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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 06 December 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, December 06, 2020 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler shark, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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"Awesme experience! Well informed staff, short and sweet trip. Very fun experience!" - Thank you

"Absolutely amazing experience that allowed me to forget about reality, my entire perspective on sharks has changed. Thank you!" - Nivalia

"Thank you for an awesome experience!"- Wasiema

Location: Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks


This morning started off well with the quick arrival of a Bronze Whaler shark 


The first group of divers braved the chilly Atlantic waters happily to catch a glimpse of a shark udnerwater


Whilst the visibility was limited the sharks came nice and close to the cage


The nictitating membrance (third eyelid) nicely seen here as this Bronze whaler came charging in


Smiles all round after a successful dive


A surprise approach from deep made for some exciting viewing towards the end of our 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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