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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 January 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, January 30, 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:

"Awesome experience. Friendly and great staff!" - Ishmail

"Very well organised, professional operation with great staff and crew!" - Mary

"Great crew, tons of fun - would absolutely come back!" - Amanda 

30/01/2020

Water temperature:
 Moderate

Visibility: Low

Location: Joubertsdam

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


The Bronze whalers were quick to arrive this morning and we experienced activity throughout the trip


A close and personal encounter


Dive time


Our stunning Bronze whalers were a sight to see today


Two Short-tail stingrays were seen throughout the trip


Shark!


Nom Nom Nom


A snout infront of the rest


Come dive with us


Open wide


A Giant Petrel was one of the birds seen around the boat today


Thank you to all of our guest today, we hope you enjoyed your trip


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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