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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 23 April 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, April 23, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, Cage Diving, Cape fur seal, Common Dolphin, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, south africa,

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"The crew onboard was amaing. Thank you to all the staff for this amazing experience. Janine, Tracey, Aletta - Thanks so much! Kelly was very helpful!" - Ruby

"Amazing experience, even though I was sick, staff was super friendly and helpful. Aletta, Janine,Tracey, Kelly and everyone else, keep up the awesome work - you rock!" - Pathrezia

23/04/2021

Location: 
Joubertsdam

Water temp: Low

Visibility: High

Sightings: Common dolphins, African penguin + Cape Fur seals


A large pod of Common dolphin were seen moving by in the distance just after we anchored


We were graced with the presence of a large number of seabirds today including this Sub-Antarctic skua


A high number of Giant petrels were also seen around the island system


Two of our guests that bravely took to the water to experience cage diving


We visited the alley and Geyser Rock before heading back to harbour


The island and surrounding waters were busy with Cape Fur seal activity 


An active Cape Fur seal enjoying the lovely conditions in the waters of Shark Alley

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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