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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 01 June 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, June 01, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Wow! What a great way to welcome June month! A Great white shark, Bronze whaler sharks, and other amazing wildlife activity!

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Daily Blog 31 May 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Even if the weather was not great, we had so much "shark action" in the water around Slashfin! Great job to everyone!

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Daily Blog 30 May 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Gloomy day out there for our shark cage divers. But the weather didn't stop us from having fun with the sharks and a stingray!

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

Sunday, May 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Wow what a Great day to end this week! two Great white sharks, Bronze whalers and a Short-tail stingray!

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

Saturday, May 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We were unsure what was waiting for us out in the bay as today was our first day back on the sea after two days off due to bad weather, we were happy to see the Bronze whaler sharks appear throughout the day along with a Short-tail stingray!

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Daily Blog 24 May 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a beautiful sunny and productive day! Many sharks, seabirds and stingrays! 

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