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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 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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Daily Blog 23 May 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an amazing day out at sea! Lots of Bronze whaler sharks, Short-tail stingrays and seals!

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

Monday, May 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Incredible day out at sea for our guests and the crew! We had sharks, a cape fur seal and even a short-tail stingray!

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

Friday, May 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

With a very large group of divers and lots of marine activity at the anchorage point, we can call today's day: EXCEPTIONAL!

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Daily Blog 18 May 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an Incredible day ! Great white sharks, Bronze whalers, short-tail stingray and a Cape Fur Seal!

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