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.
The best place to see the great white sharks is Gansbaai, a small coastal town a mere two hour scenic drive from Cape Town.
Few things compare to the adrenalin rush and exhilaration one gets from being face to face with a 4 m Great White Shark, especially when they curiously cruise right up to the cage and eye you within kissing range!
The experience puts you in their territory and the safety of the activity allows you to only be an observer to learn what Great White Sharks are really like.
Slashfin is the first aluminium boat of its kind in the industry, specifically designed and built for low maintenance, stability, speed and superior safety and comfort.
Your safety is our number one priority which is why every trip is preceded by an introductory safety briefing which outlines all the rules and safety precautions when on-board. The expert team, on-board marine biologists and the fact that Marine Dynamics has the best gear in the Gansbaai business allows you to relax and enjoy this remarkable encounter with the Great White Shark worry free. Go Shark Cage Diving with us in Gansbaai
