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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 03 April 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, April 03, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark cage diving, Short-tail stingray, south africa,

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Guest Comments:

"Awesome day out on sea even though we did not see any sharks - sw whales, stingray and penguins. High five to all the staff, very helpful, informative and friendly. Will definately consider coming again!" - The Large Family

"Wonderful experience with a professional and kind team. Thank you for making our time at sea so awesome. We will be back soon!" - The Hendricks Family

"Great experience, very professional but no sharks today, too sad!" - Jaime

03/04/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Short-tail stingray + Brydes whale


Leaving harbour we came across some Bryde's whales in the bay


Such a stunning day out on the sea many of our guests, including this young family took a cool off in the cage


Whilst the sharks played shy this morning, this Short-tail stingray appeared early on in the trip


Friends visiting South Africa from afar took a plunge in these cool Atlantic waters


Before heading back to harbour we went to look at the Cape Fur seal inhabitants of Geyser Rock


A big thank you to our great and patient guests today


The cage is an interesting location for a surpise proposal. 


She said YES!


On our way to the island we were blessed with sightings of several Bryde's whales. 


Our guests were delighted with these amazing animals. 


A quick pop around the island to visit the Cape fur seals.  

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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