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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 19 December 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 19, 2020 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler shark, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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Guest commemt:

"This was my best experience ever thank you and the boat crew was absolutely awesome, especially the marine biologist - she was the epitome of kindness!" - Samiel

"This was an amazing adventure, on that im going to do again. I can now tick it off my bucket list and everyone was very nice and kind. Thanks!" - Kauthar

"Amazing crew! Had a fantastic time and learnt so much! Staff 12/10 stars!" - Peta

19/12/2020

Location:
 Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Bronze whalers, Short-tail stingray


Whilst shy in the beginning the sharks slowly started to approach more this morning


Side approach!


The sunshine today really showcased this species dorsal surface colour


First cage of divers entering the water


Gracefully cruising in, the end of the trip saw some great Bronze Whaler sightings


Down divers


A Short-tail stingray made an appearance throughout the trip


Our second trip saw the Bronze Whaler sharks appear quite quickly


The viewing from the boat was just as nice today with guests taking advantage of the sightings from the boats top deck


The Short-tail stingrays also joined for the afternoon trip


A happy couple that dived and survived


Bronze Whaler splashdown


Divers enjoying their time in the cage


An interesting photograph captured from a vertical approach

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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