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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 05 December 2019 | Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, December 05, 2019 |  0 Comment

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Guest comments:

"Great trip with an experienced crew and a heart for the sea! Great experiene and would come again!" - Michael + Emily

"Great trip, a once in a lifetime opportunity. We will never forget the day. Thanks to the whole team!" - Shayne + Amanda

"Staff was wonderful on the wild ride/adventure to see the sharks and assorted animals. Birds around the boat were spectacular!" - Bruce + Vicki

05/12/2019

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze whalers and a Short-tail stingray

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Poor


There's that golden smile


Two of our guests visiting from the United Kingdom ready to take the plunge


Bronze Whaler splash down


Let us all hear you say SHARK!

Science Saves Sharks! Join our biologist team on board collecting data!


Getting to know the copper sharks nicely today!


Beautiful striking dorsal fin!


Lots of action in front of the cage!


SHAAAARRKS!!

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Great White Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai, 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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