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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 12 January 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 |  0 Comment

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"So much fun! Sharks were so beautiful!" - Will

12/01/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temp: Low

Visibility: Moderate

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks + a Cape Fur seal


A Bronze Whaler and Cape Fur seal cat and mouse like game was seen just before the sharks came close


This Cape Fur seal appeared to be enjoying its day in the Shallows as it ducked and dived around the boat


It took some time but the Bronze Whaler sharks finally warmed up to us and we had some great sightings


Up close and personal as the sharks cruised right by the front of the cage


Bronze Whaler splash down


A big thank you to all our guests that joined us today

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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