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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 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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Daily Blog 29 November 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Yet another beautiful day out at sea, with lots of Bronze whaler sharkies coming to visit us at the boat today.

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Daily Blog 28 November 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A warm day in the water with slight chop, however guests were greeted with an abundance of Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 27 November 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, November 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another beautiful day here in Kleinbaai, the sun was shining and the water was warm and inviting. There were loads of good shark sightings today and a few seals.

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Daily Blog 26 November 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, November 26, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Clear waters, blue skies and plenty of Bronze whaler sharks made for the perfect cage diving conditions!

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Daily Blog 25 November 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, November 25, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was a nice flat day out with many Bronze whalers around the boat!!

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