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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 20 November 2019 | Shark Cage Diving

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 |  0 Comment

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"Thank you for an amazing experience. So well organized. Never forget the memories." - Sam & Andrew

"For those of us fro landlocked Alberta who got a bit ill, your crew was attentive & tried to assist as best they could. Fantastic time." - Jenn & Kent

"We had a great time! The crew were so friendly & helpful. We will definitely recommend to friends and family." - Kumari & Shehan

20/11/2019

Sightings: Copper shark; cape fur seal

Location: Joubertsdam

Water Temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Poor

 

Coming up to say hello

Divers seeing sharks everywhere from the cage

Fun travel friends

Open wide

Can't get enough of the views

South Africa has the most amazing coastlines


Thanks for making my last trip in a while such fun!



Our guests getting an upclose view of the awesome copper sharks!


The copper sharks criss-crossing their way around the boat!


The beautiful colouration on show here!


Another awesome day Shark Cage Diving

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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