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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 07 September 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, September 08, 2021 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler sharks, Cage Diving, Cape fur seal, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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"It was an amzing experience. I'll definately recommend and I'd love to repeat. Lovely staff, lovely sharks, lovely trip!" - Celia

"It was an unforgettable experience. Thanks to you guys we enjoyed it alot!" - Qaman

07/09/2021

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Low

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks + Cape Fur seal


Today's first sighting happened quickly with a Bronze Whaler shark appearing moments after we anchored


We were lucky to see a high number of active Bronze Whaler sharks throughout the trip


It seemed today as if the large female Bronze Whaler sharks were out to play


Fun times in the water


We were graced with the presence of this Cape Fur seal casually popping up throughout the trip


Shark and seal sighting! Do not worry for the Cape Fur seals, Bronze Whaler sharks are primarily fish feeders


A big thank you to all our guests who joined the Marine Dynamics team for their shark cage diving experience today

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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