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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 21 March 2020 | Great White Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai

Saturday, March 21, 2020 |  0 Comment Category: Daily Trips Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, great white, Great White Shark, Kleinbaai, Marine Dynamics, shark, shark cage diving, south africa, White Shark,

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Guest comments:

"We had the absolute best time on and off the boat. Thanks to the whole team for making it extra special!" - Maddy + Chiara

"This was the most amazing experience. The crew was amazing! Thank you!" - Leonore + Angelique

"What an exhilarating experience. Scratch that off the bucket list!" - Johan Trotskie

21/03/2020

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Moderate

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Great White sharks, Bronze whaler shark and a Cape Fur seal


Nothing like starting your day off right with a Great White shark


Mini Nemo was the main sighting for the morning, showing us all what White sharks are about


These two guests are on their last day here in South Africa and decided to spend it with us and the sharks


Some underwater action from Mini Nemo


Mini Nemo breaking the waters surface


Daniel, one of our colleagues braving the cold water because we all know that sharks are worth it!


Not to be forgotten the Bronze whaler sharks were out and about this morning too


A big thank you to all our guests this morning, we hope you enjoyed your time with the MD team and sharks


We started our second trip with a quick appearance of a white sharks but had bronzies for a while


Until this beautiful make came back!


Absolutely stunning 4.2m make great white shark


And then Patricia (4.5m female) joined us!


What a great day to spend with family and/or sharks!


Coming so close to the cage!


Thank you guys for joining us today!


SHAAAAAARK!


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