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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 October 2019 | Cage Diving South Africa

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"Dream come true, wished for it since we were children. Such a great experience" - Tobias & Jessica

"Everyone was amazing! Excited that I got to see a Great White!!!! Got so excited!!!" - Joanne

30/10/2019

Sightings
:  Great White Shark, Copper Sharks, Cape Fur Seal

Location:  Joubertsdam

Water Temperature:  Moderate

Visibility:  Moderate


The beautiful eye of a copper shark


Ready to play after the storm


Must just spit out this water


Lots of enthusiasm in the cage today


A seal taking a risk with a big shark around


All smiles!!!


Lovely group travelling together


Thanks for all your great questions


Beautiful female great white shark


Waddell ladies and gentlemen


Coming so close to the cage


Enjoying sharks from the boat


SHAAAARK!


Cheeky cape fur seal


Gliding through the water just next to the cage


Tern among our usual kelp gulls


And of course stunning bronzies


Copper shark and great white shark


So many of them!


Thanks everyone!

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Shark Diving in South Africa, and more specifically with Marine Dynamics, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss. Book and pay online with us and get a free video of your encounter with the world’s apex predator.

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