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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 December 2019 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Monday, December 30, 2019 |  0 Comment

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)
Marine Dynamics is a Shark Cage Diving company based in Kleinbaai, a small harbour town, part of Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa. This area is known as a hotspot for the Great White Shark and the best place in the world to see and dive with these iconic creatures in their natural environment.

Guest comments: 

"Thank you for a first rate tour! Once in a lifetime opportunity!" - Langendorf Family

"Great experience, saw loads of sharks and the crew were very friendly and informative!" - Conor & Caroline

"It was a great experience I enjoyed it a lot!" - Mike

30/12/2019

Water temperature: 
Moderate

Visibility: Moderate

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Copper sharks, Short-tail stingray & Cape Fur seal


Those stunning Bronze whaler eyes


Coming in fast and mouth open


Years in the making, this British couple finally ticked off shark cage diving


That tiny little Bronze whaler spotted yesterday was back again today


If with the overcast skies this morning these sharks were shining!


Big thank you to this jawsome group this morning


The activity continued throughout the day with some stunning approaches by the Bronze whalers


This Cape Fur seal was seen much of the morning, appearing very relaxed as it swam around us


A successful shark cage dive done, time for hot chocolate!


The slow cruiser, allowing us to really appreciate this shark


We wonder...who is watching who?!


The end of another successful shark cage diving trip with this fintastic group


Awesome shot of the copper sharks focus!


Excited divers about to get in the cage!


Gliding through the water!


Hot chocolate as a reward for jumping in with the sharks today!!


A large copper shark right in front of our divers!


Getting up close and personal with the sharks!


The shark celebration!


If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Cage 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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