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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 12 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

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:

"Thank you to the crew for keeping their energy up. Friendly and welcoming staff"
- Verstappen

''Great trip was really informative. Amazing volunteer staff"
- James Blundell

''Great positive energy from the crew and staff. Had a great time"
- Xavier

12/08/2023

Location: 
Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Low

Visibility: Low

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, Cape fur seal, Broadnose sevengill sharks.

Trip Summary: It was a cold start for our divers and spectators today! It did not take too long for the first Bronze Whaler shark to arrive for our first trip, but he was a shy one. We also had a quick look at a Short-tail stingray and a cape fur seal. For the second trip off the day, it was a waiting game. One Bronze Whaler shark came quickly but that was it. We also had the same Cape fur seal around hunting the Mullets. Our last trip were very lucky to see two female Broadnose sevengill sharks in the cage close up, that were very active!!!

Trip 1.








Trip 2. 








Trip 3.
Broadnose sevengill shark, South Africa
Shark cage diving, South Africa
Broadnose sevengill shark, South Africa

Shark cage diving, South Africa
Broadnose sevengill shark, South Africa
Shark cage diving, South Africa
Broadnose sevengill shark, South Africa
Shark cage diving, South Africa
Shark cage diving, South Africa]



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