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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 25 February 2020 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |  0 Comment

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"An excellenty organised and absolutely brilliant experience. We are so looking forward to the video. Thanks to all of you!" - Helen + Chris

"Life goal accomplished. You were gems!" - Elena + Nicholas

"Staff were excellent. Really enjoyed the trip!" - James

25/02/2020

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Low

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Great White sharkBronze Whaler sharks and a Cape Fur seal


We started off strong this morning with the Bronze whaler sharks showing up quickly


This Cape Fur seal was a companion to the boat for most of the day


One of two Bronze whaler sharks for the morning trip


A little break in the surface from this shark


A big thank you to all our guests from this morning


The Cape Fur seal back again, looking for its' breakfast of tasty Mullet


Show us your shark fins


Some Bronze whaler action nice and close to the cage


Smiles from the cage


The sunshine gave us a great view of this sharks stunning dorsal surface colour


High fin for a good trip


The Cape Fur seal was seen very briefly for this trip before vanishing


And there it is...A Great White shark, perhaps the reason the seal and Bronze Whaler sharks disappeared


Great White shark cage divers, Tamara and Tamara


An estimated 4.5m female, this was such an amazing sighting


A jawsome trip on sea, we hope you all enjoyed


Another visit by this gentle giant...


...flexing her strong tail fin


These lucky divers had their first encounter with a Great white shark


Cruising by the cage for a close-up #ScienceSavesSharks


A huge leap for shark cage diving


Fintastic afternoon trip with this small group of shark enthusiasts!



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