open
<
1/7
  • 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.

>

Marine Dynamics Blog

Book Now

Daily Blog 22 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, October 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An amazing day at sea with great visibility and a little bit of wind! Our Bronze whaler sharks were very active today with lots of toothy smiles for the camera!!!

Read More »

Daily Blog 20 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, October 20, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A windy day at sea but that did not stop our divers from getting in the water with our sharks!!!

Read More »

Daily Blog 19 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A nice day at sea tody with the sun out! Very active Bronze whaler sharks, Cape fur seals and a Beautiful Seven-gill shark!

Read More »

Daily Blog 18 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Not just our divers were ready for an awesome day out at sea!

Read More »

Daily Blog 17 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A nice sunny day with great visibility!! With some beautiful Bronze whaler sharks on our trip!!

Read More »

Daily Blog 16 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, October 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The wind is starting to calm down, the sun is out and our divers are ready to go for a dive!

Read More »