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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 22 April 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, April 22, 2021 |  0 Comment

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)
Marine Dynamics is a Shark Cage Diving company based in Kleinbaai, a small harbour town, part of Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa. This area is known as a hotspot for the Great White Shark and the best place in the world to see and dive with these iconic creatures in their natural environment.

Guest comments: 

"Everybody was super friendly and generous! WE really enjoyed our day even if we weren't lucky with the sharks!" - Jen and Mike

"It was amazing even without sharks. Thanks to Alina for all the onfo" - Mykola

22/04/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Watre temp: Cold

Visibility: Moderate

Sightings: Cape fur seals, Humpback dolphin, Giant Petrels


Brave diver exploring cold waters of our bay


At Geyser Rock watching some seals playing around


Sunbathing spot


Giant petrel chilling with the seals


Beautiful birds that we have an honour of having around! Thanks to all who joined us today - better luck next time!

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