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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 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, December 07, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a beautiful day out  at sea, with the shining sun and the clear visibility!!!

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Daily Blog 05 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, December 05, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had a colder day on the water but luckily plenty of amazing Bronze whaler sharks and sea birds!

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Daily Blog 04 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, December 04, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A choppy day at sea, however we had plenty of Bronze whaler sharks to keep us company!

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Daily Blog 03 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, December 03, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A choppy and windy day out today but we still had some beautiful Bronze whaler sharks around the boat!!

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Daily Blog 02 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 02, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was not the most sunny day on the water, but the Bronze whaler sharks were shining throughout the whole day for all our trips!

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Daily Blog 30 November 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had the most amazing last day of November at sea! beautiful weather and incredible wildlife!

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