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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 30 March 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

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Guest Comments:

"Great view of the sharks. Tha staff was very knowledgable and made us feel safe!" - Quiten + Sarah

"Fantastic day! Great crew and service!" - Durand Family

"Was so fun and amazing to see the sharks close!" - Sadie

30/03/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Moderate

Sightings:  Bronze Whaler shark, Cape Fur seals, African penguins, Humpback dolphins + Bryde's whale


We onyl had to wait a few moments for our first shark to appear...this female Bronze Whaler shark


The divers today were all excited to get into the cage and there were smiles allround 


Another Bronze whaler joined us later in the trip, this time a male individual 


We had quite a few close encounter throughout the morning, making for some great underwater views of the sharks


With abit of time to spare due to lowtide we went to take a look at the Islands and spotted this lone African penguin


Geyser Rock and surrounding waters was full of Cape Fur seals today


What a finish! This Bryde's seen behind the Islands just before we made our way back to harbour

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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