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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 30 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Rainy and cold summer day here in Gansbaai! But filled with sharks and more amazing wildlife! 

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Daily Blog 29 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, December 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a beautiful day today with some African Penguins and Bronze whaler sharks!

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

Thursday, December 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Windy but amazing day filled with Wildlife sightings!

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

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Despite some swell, all guests had a great experience diving with our Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 26 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It is the first day back on the water after Christmas day! 

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

Sunday, December 24, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Its the day before THE day, and there is no better way to celebrate than with sharks!

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