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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 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, March 21, 2024 |  0 Comment Tags: bronze whaler shark, gansbaai, south africa, Marine Dynamics, shark cage diving, Shark Conservation,

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:

" We had an amazing experience on the boat, saw some wonderful sharks. Thanks!"
- Robert, Anja, Lenn & Max

" Amazing trip. Great crew and knowledgeable team. Thanks!"
- Lee & Carly

" Very fun and enthusiastic team special thanks to the guide."
- Dan 

21/03/2024

Location: Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Good

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, Sevengill shark + Cape fur seal

Summary: Calm waters and fantastic visibility made for a great trip for our guests today! Shortly after arriving on anchor, we were in the presence of the beautiful Bronze whaler shark. Great visibility meant guests in the cage got a clar view of these sharks in their natural habitat! Our first trip were even lucky enough to view a Sevengill shark, showcasing the biodiversity of the Gansbaai area! Thank you to all the guests who joined us, it was a pleasure having you on board!

Trip 1.
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
Sevengill shark, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving, South Africa


Trip 2.









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