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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 23 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, February 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a warm and sunny day on the sea, and we had breathtaking sightings of wildlife!

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Daily Blog 22 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was a beautiful day with some great shark activity!

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Daily Blog 21 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an excellent day for shark cage diving! Beautiful visibility and amazing Bronze whaler sharks

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Daily Blog 20 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An early rise for guests, rewarded with beautiful Bronze whaler activity!

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Daily Blog 19 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, February 19, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an amazing start to a new week! Sharks, stingray, penguins and seabirds!

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Daily Blog 18 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, February 18, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A day filled with elasmobranch sightings of our Bronze whaler sharks and Short-tail stingray!

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