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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 11 March 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, March 11, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler shark, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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Guest Comments:

"Amazing experience with a lovely and welcoming staff. Thank you!" - Harjot

"Had a blast in the shark cage and felt very welcomed by the crew. Amazing service!" -Andrez

"Thanks so much. We hd a lot of fun!" - Annika + JB

11/03/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Low

Sightings:  Bronze Whaler sharks



The Bronze Whaler sharks appeared quickly and stuck with us for most of the trip


The sun really showcased this species dorsal surface colour today


Amongst the Kelp and Hartlaub gulls this lone juvenile Sabine's gull was spotted


This honeymooning couple were the first to take the plunge into the cage once the sharks arrived


An interesting visitor as the Sabine's gull is not a common sighting for us 


Splash down Bronze Whaler style!


Some fantastic Bronze whaler sightings for the day - we hope our guests enjoyed

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Shark Cage 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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