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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 26 December 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:

"It was amazing, I overcame fear in full security provided by Marine Dynamics. Thank you !"
- Astrid

" Unique experience!! Loved it <3 <3 Super nice staff!"
- Olivia

" Awesome! Julian ( 9 Years) wants to come back for his birthday!"
- Claire & Julian


26/12/2023

Location: Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Poor

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, European Storm Petrels & African Penguins

Trip Summary: We were extremely thrilled to go out on the water after Christmas day! Not long after launching out of Kleinaai Harbor, we saw several groups of endangered African penguins! Once we anchored, the sharks arrived quickly and we were able to enjoy their beautiful presence around the boat! We had huge female sharks around us throughout the entire trip! We also had some amazing bird sightings from the boat as well! Thanks to all the divers and spectators for joining us today!

Trip 1.
African Penguins, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Storm Petrel, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape


Trip 2.
Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape

Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape

Storm Petrels,  Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape

Trip 3.
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape

Trip 4.
Kelp Gull, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
Bronze whaler shark, Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape
 Shark cage diving, Gansbaai, Western Cape




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