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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 30 December 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

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Guest comments:

"This was my buckety list for many years and today it got ticket off! Thank you for the gift and your amazing team leading us out to sea today!" - Jean-Marie + Gerbrand

"Amazing work you guys do, and thank you for the experience you provide. Happy New Year! #ScienceSavesSharks!" - Leonie, Lara, Henco, Chris, Herman + Jean

"Amazing! Very dope, top notch sharky sharks. Staff was so knowledgeable and kind, they really made the trip spectacular!" - Dan x 2, Cadie, Aidan + Alex

30/12/2020

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temp: High

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Bronze whalers + Short-tail stingray


The sharks were the first to appear but this Short-tail stingray was a constant companion throughout the trip


The Bronze Whalers took a few minutes to adjust but with no time we experienced some great activity


Our fantastic guests took to the water with smiles on their faces


Eye spy with my little Bronze Whaler eye...a shark cage diver


The view from the boat was great as we watched the sharks break through the surface


Our youngest guest of the day enjoyed watching the sharks from the comfort of the boat


The golden sharks of Gansbaai did not disappoint today


Down divers! Thank you to all our guests today, we hope you enjoyed your morning on sea with the MD crew

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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