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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 24 February 2020 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Monday, February 24, 2020 |  0 Comment

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Guest comments:

"Wonderful experience! Staff were helpful and friendly, especially with the sea sickness. Glad we had the guts!" - The Bikini Grandmas

"Great experience, the staff were excellent!" - Cameron + Claire

"Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Great wetsuits for the cold water. Thanks!" - Alex + Hannah

24/02/2020

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Low

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks and a Cape Fur seal


A flying start to the day with this Bronze whaler shark causing a splash


Some family fun as father and daughter took to the water


An up close experience for these Marine Dynamics divers


Some local andd international visitors getting ready for their time in the shark cage


A Cape Fur seal was around this morning, so quick we caught glimpses as it darted around the boat


This finomenal group celebrating a successful morning out on sea with one last photograph


These local ladies enjoyed some quality time together viewing the local sharks


I spy with my little Bronze whaler eye...


Dive done and time to enjoy a hot drink and viewing from the boat


A dive well done as this group ended their morning


Cruising in mouth open, the view from above, imagine being on eye level with this encounter!


A father and son visiting from Pretoria, both enjoyed two dive times, bravo


Face to face with a Bronze whaler shark


A great afternoon out on the water with this jawsome group


The sunshine today made for some golden sightings


Thumbs up for this experience


Shark out of water!


A big thank you to all of todays guests. We hope you enjoyed your time on sea with our team and the sharks

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