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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 03 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, March 03, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was the perfect day for shark cage diving! Today we enjoyed sun, sea, and of course the Bronze Whaler sharks.

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Top 10 Named and Famed Sharks of Dyer Island | South Africa

Friday, July 25, 2014 | 0 Comments

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We are lucky enough to have many Great Whites visit our vessel whilst out on the water. Some of these individuals are easily identifiable due to scars, pigmentation, tags, notches in dorsal and caudal fins and also missing pieces from their fins. Some have earned names for such interesting, distinguishable features and have also been seen to have distinctive personality traits to match as well! It is my pleasure to introduce a few of our favourites...

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Top 10 shots by Oliver Jewell

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

This Decemeber, we are counting down the best shots by our crew on Slashfin. Enjoy these shots by Oliver!

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Top 10 shots by Hennie Otto! | Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 | 1 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

This December, we are counting down the best shots by our crew on Slashfin. Enjoy these Top 10 Shots of 2012 by Hennie!

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Top 10 shots by Nicola Stelluto! | Great white shark cage diving

Wednesday, December 05, 2012 | 4 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

This December, we are counting down the best shots by our crew on Slashfin.  Enjoy these top 10 shots by Nicola!

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