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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 20 June 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)
Marine Dynamics is a Shark Cage Diving company based in Kleinbaai, a small harbour town, part of Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa. This area is known as a hotspot for the Great White Shark and the best place in the world to see and dive with these iconic creatures in their natural environment.

Guest Comments:

" We had a blast. Loved the sharks, love the conservation efforts more "
- Dion & Heidi

" Really good experience! Loved every minute!
Keep up the great work!"
- Leo & Natalia

" Absolutely awesome experience. Marine Dynamics was great:)"
- Jason & Maggie




20/06/2022

Location: 
Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Poor

Sightings: Great White sharks, Bronze whaler, 

Trip 1.

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We got so lucky for some close-ups of this Great white shark!


Brian Really enjoining the cage dive!

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We got some good Shark action today!


Big smiles from the cage!

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Look at those beautiful eyes!


Cold but all worth it!

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Beautiful!


A photo while we wait for the sharks!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Some good White shark activity!



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Right in front of our divers! 


Today was Philip our international volunteer's last day with us! And it was a good one!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa


Thanks to everyone for joining us today! You did great!

Trip 2.

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We got some incredible action right from the start from this large Great White female!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
She made numerous passes by the cage for our divers.

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Big smiles post-dive!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Enjoying the cage diving experience.

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Incredible action!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
An unrivaled view from inside the cage.

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
The water was chilly but the Great White sharks more than made up for it!

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Cruising by.

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Check out those beautiful eyes!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Such a great adventure!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
We had three Great White sharks of varying sizes today, with the largest being a little over 4 meters!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
These Great White sharks put on quite a show for us!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
We had to exercise a little patience between sightings however, we kept ourselves entertained by admiring the plethora of beautiful sea birds around the boat including; various gull species, Sub Antarctic Skuas and a White Chinned Petrel!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
A big thank you to all who joined us for their shark cage diving experience today! It has been a pleasure having you on board with us.





 

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If you are looking to get up close and personal with sharks then Shark Cage Diving 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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