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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 25 August 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler shark, Cape fur seal, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark cage diving, south africa,

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Guest comments:

"Everything was perfect! The crew was so helpful and caring. We had an amazing time, thank you!" - Anthony + Ilhane

"Great time, thank you do much for making this such an awesome experience!" - Sidra

"Thank you for everything! Each member of the team was so caring, helpful and top-notch!" - Hunter + Sami

25/08/2020

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Low

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks + Cape Fur seal


The Sub-Antarctic Skuas escorted us to our site this morning


Whilst the visibility was a struggle we had a few stunning sightings


First cage of divers in the water


The activity from the Bronze Whaler sharks really shone towards the end of the trip


Before heading back to land we took a turn by the Cape Fur seal colony of Geyser Rock


A big thank you to all our guests that joined us this morning


Happy family enjoyimg thier time in the cage!


We didn't even have to wait for the sharks for our second trip!


Lovely animals! So feisty and active today!


Absolutely lovely day!


Wendy enjoying her sharks!


And Ned! Was so lovely having you guys on the boat today!

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