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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 13 February 2021 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

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Guest comments:

"Very well organised. We really enjoyed every minute of it. Friendly staff, sharing interesting facts during the trip!" - Paul + Lara

"What an awesome day. A tick off the bucket list , will be back for sure. Staff was great, all the best!" - Jon Ross

"The staff is amazing. I was anxious but they made me feel calm. So excited I was able to do this!" - Joy

13/02/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temp: High

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Great White sharks, Bronze Whaler sharks + Short-tail stingrays


Our youngest two divers of the day enjoying the view from the boat before their turn in the cage


Fantastic to see a Great White shark again, even better to be one of our Iconics, Mini Nemo!


The Bronze Whaler sharks were also present making for a dual species trip


Two Short-tail stingrays were seen coming and going through the afternoon


Fear conquered as this diver enjoyed her time in the water with the sharks


The Bronze Whalers made way for the Great White sharks but we still had some awesome encounters with this species


Check out those pearly whites


This male White shark caused quite a splach this afternoon


A big thank you to all our guests for joining us. We hope you enjoyed your time with the MD team!

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