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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 04 September 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, September 04, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler shark, Cage Diving, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark cage diving, south africa,

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Guest comments:

"Fantastic epxerience, loved it!" - Thulani

"Thanks! Lots of fun! Despite the motion sickness!" - Andy

"Amazing trip, we had so much fun . The staff were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Such special memories and a dream come true!" - Carys + Dan

04/09/2021

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Low

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks 


The Bronze Whaler sharks appeared quickly this morning


The divers for the day jumpd at the chance to get in the cage and have an up close and personal experience


Some great action experienced throughout the trip, like this large female coming jaws towards the cage


This couple visiting from the United States getting ready for their turn in the cage


With a number of large female Bronze Whalers around we had some spectacular views from the boat


A big thank you to all our guests that joined us for todays trip. We hope you enjoyed

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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