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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 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, June 01, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Very early start for us to catch that "worm", and exactly that we did: we were treated to some lovely calm (before the storm) waters and some incredible Bronze Whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 31 May 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, May 31, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Back on the water with great sightings after a day on land!

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Daily Blog 29 May 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

 A flat, and calm day on the water! With sharks, seals and amazing seabirds!

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Daily Blog 28 May 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A beautifully calm day on the water with multiple wildlife sightings from our boat!

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Daily Blog 27 May 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, May 27, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had such good trips today, Bronze whaler sharks and even Southern right whales!

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Daily Blog 26 May 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, May 26, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A Beautiful day out at sea with amazing visibility and Sharks!

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