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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 05 December 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 05, 2020 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler shark, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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"Absolutely amazing experience. All staff and crew very friendly, helpful and professional! Definately well worth the wait!" - Kevin + Adele

"Awesome! Thanks to the Marine Dynamics crew for the experience of a lifetime!" - Rob 

"Such an awesome experience! Thank you so much for being so accomodating! Loved every minute!" - Lexi

Location: Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks


It was the Bronze Whaler sharks that stole the show again today


Our first diver in the cage for the day, a brave guest from the UK who didn't mind the chilly water at all


Talk about a front row seat! These divers were treated to a mouth open approach


A father and son shark cage diving trip for these three


A pleasent day on sea with some great sightings, we hope all our guests enjoyed

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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