These sharks also have a liver that can weigh up to 24% of their body weight and can lose more than a thousand teeth in their lifetime. These creatures generally have scratches on their snouts from prey, but they can turn their eyeballs back to prevent prey from scratching them.
They only start breeding when they are in their 20s and the largest ever caught was 20 feet long. This species is found in the waters around every continent except Antarctica. They prefer coastal waters where temperatures range from 12 to 24 degrees Celsius and are commonly found in Gansbaai and False Bay in South Africa.
The largest population inhabits Dyer Island off the coast of Gansbaai and this makes this place a mecca for great white shark cage diving in South Africa. Cage diving in Cape Town has become popular because the chances of seeing this animal in this area are high.
The South African coast is dotted with colonies of fur seals that rest and breed on the small islands off the coast and naturally the great whites are nearby because that’s where the food is. South Africa is one of the only places in the world where these sharks can break out due to the deep water close to shore, giving them the space to build a gap and take their prey by surprise.
The great white is a curious creature and human deaths have been attributed to curiosity or error. If you decide to go shark cage diving in Cape Town, you may even experience a lucky sighting of a jumping shark. If you’re up for an extreme adventure while in Cape Town, try the excellent white shark cage diving at Gansbaai. South Africa is also home to a multitude of other marine species such as whales and dolphins that you can see on your trip. White shark cage diving in South Africa is run by highly trained operators and conducted in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Get rid of your nightmares full of sharks and instead realize the magnificence and beauty of these creatures in their natural environment.