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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 16 August 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, August 16, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, Cape fur seal, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, south africa, Southern Right Whale,

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"Beautiful day out at sea, great organisation, super informative talks on the boat, lovely staff!" - Nane

"Beautiful day!" - Pablo

16/08/2020

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Moderate

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Cape Fur seal + Southern Right whale


Whilst the sharks didn't show up today we had some playful Cape Fur seals around the boat


Taking the plunge, the first diver to take a chance in the cage


Seal cage diving


The cold water didn't stop this South African from entering the cage


Enjoying the experience together


Geyser Rock and the Alley were full of Cape Fur seals making the most of the nice conditions


A beautiful day to enjoy the sunshine


A Southern Right whale greated us in the distance on our way back to harbour

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Shark 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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