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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 15 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Nice day in the sun out at sea!

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Daily Blog 14 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, August 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A bright and early start to the day and a successful start to the new week with both Bronze whaler sharks and Broadnose sevengill sharks seen throughout the day!

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Daily Blog 13 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, August 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a very early morning for everyone today! The sharks were slow but we luckily saw some beautiful BroadnoseSevengill sharks around!

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

Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a cold cloudy day out at sea, we had a few shark sightings and a cheeky Cape fur seal around.

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

Friday, August 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a nice sunny day out at sea! With some lucky sighting!!!

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

Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It turned out to be a beautiful warm and calm day for our guests and crew. Luckily with some shark sightings!

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