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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 24 March 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 |  0 Comment

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"It was absolutely amazing. The shark came so close to the cage, so cool to be so close to such an amazing animal!" - Alex

"It was an amazing experience! I could recommend this activity for all my adventure friends! Thanks - I loved it!" - Andrea

24/03/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Low

Sightings:  Bronze Whaler shark + Short-tail stingray


Our first sighting happened quickly this morning however this individual seemed a little shy


Not long after the sharks arrival a Short-tail stingray was also seen


Whilst the shark came and went we were lucky enough to have some close encounters with the stunning creature


A feathered visitor not so frequently seen around the boat, a White-chinned petrel


Our first divers in the cage enjoying their time in the refreshing Atlantic ocean


This female Bronze Whaler was our only sighting for the day, a little shy in the beginner her behaviour increased towards the end of the trip


Family fun in the cage


A big thank you to all our guests who joined us today. We hope you enjoyed your morning on sea with Team MD

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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