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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 13 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A pretty day out with some lovely Bronze whaler sharks around the boat!!!

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Daily Blog 12 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had an amazing swell of a day! And we were surrounded by some impressive Bronze Whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 11 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, December 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was a beautiful flat and sunny day with many Bronze whaler sharks and even two Short-tail stingrays

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Daily Blog 10 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A fresh start for our guests, with beautiful Bronze whaler sharks to keep us company on the water today!

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Daily Blog 09 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 09, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Despite some swell, great visibility and plenty of Bronze whaler activity made for a great day on the water!

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Daily Blog 08 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, December 08, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It has been the most beautiful day with amazing sharks and meters of meters of visibility!

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