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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 13 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had the best time on the water today! And so lucky to not only see Bronze whaler sharks but also Amazing African penguins on all our trips!

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

Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a wet and wild day on the water for our guests and crew! 

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Daily Blog 11 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a thrilling day for our guests! Beautiful weather conditions and sharks!

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Daily Blog 10 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another amazing sunny day out at sea.

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

Monday, October 09, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a windy and chilly day out on the sea today, but that did not stop us from having an amazing day out on the water today, with loads of wildlife visits from sharks to rays.
 

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Daily Blog 08 October 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, October 08, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A nice day on the boats with great visibility and sun!! Our Bronze whaler sharks were very active around the boat!

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