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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 13 April 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: African penguin, Boat tour, Brydes whale, Cape fur seal, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark cage diving, south africa,

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Guest Comments:

"Had a great time with professionals who are passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated to informing and serving. Will definately come back!" - Peter

"We had an amazing experience with a wonderful crew. Everyone was very nice and helpful!" - Adele + Zack

"Kelly and Alina made it so fun and nice although there were no sharks. Keep up the good spirits girls!" - Omayir

13/04/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Cape Fur seals, African penguins + a Brydes whale


Even without sharks two of our guests happily went into the cage


Smiles all round as they took the icy plunge


Before heading back to the harbour we moved by the island systems to have a look at the Cape Fur seal colony


Geyser Rock and the surrounding waters was alive with high activity from the areas pinniped colony


On the way back to harbour we encounter a raft of African penguins


These individuals allowed us to have a nice look before gracefully taking dives


One last sighting for the day came in the form of a Brydes whale

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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