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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 01 January 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, January 01, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Bronze Whalers, Conservation, Copper Sharks, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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Guest comments:

"First great 'thing' of the new year. Good crew and Kelly is just great! Thanks so much!" - van Aswegen Family

"We have a saying in the Czech Republic, as you do for the first day of the year, the same will follow for the rest of it! Thanks for showing us the sharks and the friendliness!" - Petra + Mickal

"Awesome experience! You guys were all great and thank you for the personal touches and care!" - Owain + Nicole

01/01/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temp: High

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Bronze whalers


The sharks were quick to arrive for the first trip of 2021


A family from Pretoria enjoying their turn in the shark cage


Down divers! Bronze Whaler shark to the left


We had consistant activity throughout the trip with some stunning encounters like this one


A great family activity for the first day of the year


Yay for the New Year!


Before the cage experience we can take photos with sharks!


Beautiful bronzie coming in nice and close!


Stunning activity for our divers


Stunning colour on this one!


Extraordinary animals! so close to us


Great day to start a year


Happy New Year everyone!

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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