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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 08 January 2020 | Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, January 08, 2020 |  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:

"Absolutely amazing experience. Great staff and so great to be that close to the sharks. Would highly recommend!" - Scott + Kate

"Brilliant adventure. Thanks a million to all the staff and crew for making it so enjoyable. Stuff of great memories!" - Graham + Paul

"Excellent trip - All very good, good food, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great time in cage!" - Sam + Dan

08/01/2020

Water temperature:
High

Visibility: Moderate

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze whalers, Short-tail Stingray and Cape Fur seal


This Short-Tail stingray proved to be a continuous presence throughout this mornings' trip


Not to be shown up by the stingrays, the Bronze whalers gave some amazing sightings


Sun out, sharks around, time for a dive!


Nothing like seeing these stunning creatures clearly. Check out those teeth and the nictitating membrane


Thank you to our first group of jawsome guests


Those lovely Bronze whalers made today's trips a treat


A large Cape Fur seal was seen on and off for much of the morning


One of our International Marine Volunteers enjoying the toasty 18.0ºC waters


The sunshine made for some glorious views of these golden sharks


A finomenal trip for some fintastic guests


The elongated upperlobe of the Bronze whalers caudal fin (tail) is clearly on show here


A calm surface cruiser


Just a little bit of fin from this shark


Thank you to this group of shark cage divers. We hope you had a great trip on sea with us

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