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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 19 January 2020 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, January 19, 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 fantastic. The sharks we saw were incredible. The organisation, knowledge and friendliness of crew was top niotch! - Natasha + Calum

"Thoughly enjoyed it. Probably have been colder once, great experience!" - Tim

"Awesome fun! Very well organised!" - Reagan

19/01/2020

Water temperature:
 Low

Visibility: Good

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze whalers and Cape Fur seals


The rain didn't bother the Bronze whalers today with some great sightings


Some local Capetonians joined us on sea today


The small Cape Fur seal from the previous few days was back again


Sharks and seals made for some great viewing


Cruising in the Shallows


Pre-dive excitment for this group of guests visiting from the United States


Get this close! Up close and personal with the Bronze whalers


The rain didn't dampen our guests enthusiasm for the day


Slow cruiser


Team shark!


SHARK!


Thank you to all our guests on Slashfin and Dream Catcher for joining us!

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