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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 04 January 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, January 04, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler shark, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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Guest comments:

"Great experience. Friendly and attentive staff, box ticked!" - Lisa + Cameron

"Calming day on sea, crew members are absolute gems!" - Olwetha

"This was an excellent experience, definately will be back again. Thank you!" - Ibrahim

04/01/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Moderate

Sightings: Bronze whalers


A female Bronze Whaler shark the team has come to know as stubby was around today


Thumbs up for Bronze Whaler sharks


We didn't have to wait long this morning and had fantastic activity throughout the trip


A close encounter of the shark kind


One of our youngest divers of the day enjoying her time in the water with her mum


A big thank you to all our guests today, we hope you enjoyed your 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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