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  • Shark cage diving in Gansbaai, South Africa with Marine Dynamics. Experience the exceptional and come face to face with a great white shark! 

  • The exact world record white shark is a contested issue, but chances are it is between 6-7m. In Gansbaai, the largest white shark ever caught was at Danger Point and measured up to 5.9m.

  • If you see a white shark in the water don’t panic. Chances are high that the shark has already detected you and isn’t interested. White shark attacks are normally associated with poor visibility, so avoid murky conditions.

  • White sharks have a unique system called a “counter current heat exchange”, which keeps their body  tempreture +/- 7C above the surrounding water temperature. 

  • All sharks have an incredibly unique system on the tip of their nose called the “ampillae of Lorenzini”. These are small pores filled with a gel that transmits the electrical currents in the water to the shark’s brain so that it can assess its environment.

  • White sharks give birth to live young (not eggs), and they give birth to 6-8 pups at one time. Pups are usually between 1.0-1.5m in length and are born with teeth.

  • Body language has been a well documented form of shark communication and has identified body arching, jaw gaping, and other postures as specific social tactics.

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Daily Blog 03 December 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

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Guest comment:

"Way better than anticipated!" - Sean

"Had a great time. Staff was awesome and very helpful!" - Eddie

"Fantastic crew! Thankyou, even though we didn't see a Great White shakr it was awesome!' - Martin + Bianca

Location: Joubertsdam

Water temperature: High

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks + Short-tail stingrays


We had some fantastic Bronze Whaler shark sightings during today's trip


Some up close and personal passes by the cage


The activity was near consistent, once the sharks arrived we enjoyed their presence for much of the trip


Our guests enjoyed the lovely weather and nice activity from the Bronze Whalers and Short-tail stingrays


A Bronze Whaler shark launching itself from the water made for some exciting viewing


Smile for shark cage diving


An exciting encounter, one of two Short-tail stingrays that visited during the trip

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Shark Diving in South Africa, and more specifically with Marine Dynamics, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss. Book and pay online with us and get a free video of your encounter with the world’s apex predator.

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