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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 08 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, February 08, 2024 |  0 Comment

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:

"The guide and crew were so knowledgeable, respectful and FUN! They make the experience worthwhile. I can't wait to comeback!"
- Zac

"Nothing could be better - great weather, experienced guide and you could see the team genuinely care about the sharks!"
- Martin

"Once in a lifetime :) Great experience, saw lots! Very happy."
- Marie


08/02/2024

Location: Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Warm

Visibility: Good

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, Cape fur seals + Short-tail stingray

Trip Summary: What a fantastic day of wildlife activity in Kleinbaai! Returning to the dive site after a day off the sea, we were greeted by the beautiful Bronze whaler sharks shortly after anchoring. The activity was constant, with divers in the cage and on the boat getting a good look at the various shark individuals present. The additional sighting of a huge short-tail stingray and a playful Cape fur seal in front of the cage offered a great display of the diversity in our waters. Thank you to everyone who joined us today, it was a pleasure having you on board!


Trip 1.
Cape fur seal, South Africa
Shark cage diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Shark cage diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Shark cage diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Shark cage diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Shark cage diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler shark, South Africa


Trip 2.
Bronze whaler sharks, South Africa
Bronze whaler sharks, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler sharks, South Africa
Bronze whaler sharks, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler sharks, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa



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