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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 22 September 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, September 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A great day back at sea with lovely action from our Bronze whaler sharks!!!

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

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Early start for our divers today! We had some active Bronze whaler sharks, and bonus sightings like Southern right whales in the bay!

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

Monday, September 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

After a few no-sea days due to bad weather, we finally got back out on the water, and our Bronze Whaler sharks, cape fur seals, and southern right whales were there to greet us.

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

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A beautiful warm day at sea for everyone! Amazing Bronze whaler shark activity, and bonus Whale watching!

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

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was great to be back at sea again with amazing guests from all over the world and spectacular Bronze whaler shark activity!

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

Saturday, September 09, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a swell of a day for our guests and crew! And not to mention AMAZING! shark activity

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