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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 14 November 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It's a beautiful warm day out at sea for all of our guests and crew!

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Daily Blog 13 November 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, November 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a windy day on the water! Luckily we had some amazing Bronze whaler sharks around!

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

Sunday, November 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A brilliant day for bronze whaler activity today!

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

Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an amazing day out on the sea, sun out with lots of visits from sharks, seals, whales, and more.

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

Friday, November 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was a nice sunny day at sea and the sharks were very active around the boats!! we were also lucky enough to see some penguins out at sea.

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

Thursday, November 09, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had a swell of a day out at sea, with Bronze whaler sharks and other marine wildlife!

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