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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 January 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, January 06, 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:

"Incredible experience with staff who are so friendly and professional. Will remember today!" - Paula

"What a fantastic experience! We enjoyed every moment with a super friendly team. Imke (3 yr old) wants to go together again tomorrow!" - Wessels Family

"It was far beyond awsome! Thank you!" - Sandra, Simeon, Emile, Linte + Renee

06/01/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Moderate

Sightings: Bronze whalers + Short-tail stingray


The Bronze Whalers arrived quickly this morning and continued to visit throughout the trip


Sister and Brother shark cage diving time


The Bronze Whaler shark may have small teeth but they're still very pointed and sharp


Family fun in the cage


Such a beautiful day to be on sea, we had some fantastic sightings from the boat


Our youngest guest of the day, Imke, along with her family having a blast in the water with the sharks


A big thank you to all our guests that joined us today, we hope you had a fantastic time with the MD team!

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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