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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 October 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

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Guest comments:

"Brilliant - enjoy it very much, lovely staff and good soup!" - John + Wynne

"Great experience we will remember for the rest of our lives!" - Martin

"Awesome crew, very friendly!" - Ruben

24/10/2020

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Low

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks


A few minutes wait and the stunning Bronze Whaler sharks appeared


Some amazingly up close and personal encounters for the divers today


The streamline body makes for a fast moving, agile species of shark


With such great sightings today the view from boat and cage were fantastic


Perfect above water view of the nictitating membrane (third eyelid) and countershading at the snout

A big thank you to all our guests who joined us 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 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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