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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 19 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, February 19, 2024 |  0 Comment Tags: bronze whaler shark, Copper shark, Gansbaai, Marine Dynamics, shark cage diving, travelsa,

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:

"Exceeded my expectations. Such an amazing experience!"
- Schirelle

"Thank you! All so friendly, knowledgeable and awesome!"
- Manon & Martin

"Great experience delivered by an excellent and very professional team! Highly recommended!"
- Chris & Susie


19/02/2024

Location: Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Moderate

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, Short-tail stingray, Cape fur seals, African penguins & Broadnose sevengill shark

Summary: Wow, what a fantastic start to the week! We were all thrilled to go out to sea and it didn't take long before we spotted the first Bronze Whaler Sharks. We were also lucky enough to see a Broadnose Sevengill Shark, which is a species that dates back to the Jurassic period. The activity was consistent throughout the entire trip, and we even got a good look at a Short-tail Stingray. On our way back to the harbor, we saw multiple bait balls of fish in the bay, and there were many amazing sea birds diving into them. It was a perfect day on the water for everyone. guests and crew!

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Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Short-tail stingray, South Africa
Broadnose sevengill, South Africa
Broadnose sevengill, South Africa
Broadnose sevengill, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa

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