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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 31 March 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler shark, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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Guest Comments:

"Thank you so much, the team was awesome and very kind and welcoming. A great experience to have had!"- Saran

"It was great - loved the sharks and being out on the water. Everyone was so kind and wonderful. Thank you for everything!" - Christiana

"I loved this experience, definately a check off the bucket list. The staff are awesome, gained alot of knowledge!" - Camryn

31/03/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Low

Sightings:  Bronze Whaler shark


First divers in the cage


We saw this Bronze whaler throughout the trip, though she came and went whilst she was around she had some great activity


Divers chilling in the Atlantic waters


A large female Bronze Whaler shark, she was covered in marks and wounds, making her easy to identify


Joining us on her special day, Happy Birthday!


She was covered in wounds, most of which we from bites from other sharks


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 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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