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White Shark cage diving trip 17/06/2007
Hi there everyone, hope you all enjoyed your cage diving excursion with marine
dynamics. Below is a list of water conditions and stats about the sharks sighted
on your trip, along with the best photos of the day.
Date: 17-06-07
Location: Dyer Island [behind]
Sea condition: Rough
Water Temperature: 15.2 C
Wind direction: NW
Current direction: SE
Wind speed: 6-8kts
Water visibility: 15 m
Cloud coverage: 10%
Water depth: 18.0 m
Bait Type: Sardine and longfin tuna
Arrival time: 9:05 AM
No of sharks sighted: 7
Respective individual lengths: 2.5-3.0m, >3.0m, 2.5m, 2.2m, 2.0m, 3.5m, 2.8m
Note: We were fortunate to see seven sharks today. The first, third, sixth, and
seventh were identified as males. We were not able to clearly identify the sex
of the remaining four sharks. The sixth shark, appropriately named Slashfin,
gave everyone great viewing, with his magnificent lunges towards the bait. Many
thanks to all, regards.
Photography by Alison Towner and Sophie Peake, Text by Marybeth Gay, Marine
dynamics.
 
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White Shark cage diving trip 16/06/2007
Hi there
everyone, hope you all enjoyed your cage diving excursion with marine dynamics.
Below is a list of water conditions and stats about the sharks sighted on your
trip, along with the best photos of the day.
Date: 16-06-07
Location: Dyer Island [behind]
Sea condition: calm
Water Temperature: 16 C
Wind direction: NW
Current direction: SE
Wind speed: 2-5kts
Water visibility: 5-6 m
Cloud coverage: 55%
Water depth: 13.7 m
Bait Type: Sardine and longfin tuna
Arrival time: 8:45AM
No of sharks sighted: 7
Respective individual lengths: 1.5m, 2.0m, 2.8m, 3.0m, 3.2m, 2.0m, 2.5m
Note:
It was an early start today but well worth it when we were all greeted with a
spectacular sunrise over the harbour. Once we anchored it didn't take long for
or first shark to show, conditions were superb for photography with 15m
visibility. Shark one was identified as female along with number three, other
individuals were identified as males. We were all very lucky to encounter the
infamous Slashfin, who put on quite a show. Many thanks, regards.
 
Photography by Alison Towner and Sophie Peake, and text by Nicole Tweddle,
Marine dynamics
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White Shark cage diving trip 14/06/2007
Hi there
everyone, hope you all enjoyed your cage diving excursion with marine dynamics.
Below is a list of water conditions and stats about the sharks sighted on your
trip, along with the best photos of the day.
Date: 14-06-07
Location: Dyer Island [back]
Sea condition: Rough
Water Temperature: 15.4 C
Wind direction: NW
Current direction: SE
Wind speed: 6-8kts
Water visibility: 5-6 m
Cloud coverage: 0%
Water depth: 20.0 m
Bait Type: Sardine and longfin tuna
Arrival time: 10:55 AM
No of sharks sighted: 6
Respective individual lengths: 2.0m, 3.0m, 2.5-3.0m, 1.5m, 3.0m, 2.5m
Note: We were fortunate to see six sharks today. Especially since three of them
were almost three meters. The first shark was identified as a male while our
fifth shark was a female. Our second shark we named Scarface because of the
large bite mark around its right eye. The rough sea brought in a Grey headed
Albatross, rare around this area. Many thanks to all, regards.
 
Photography by Alison Towner and Sophie Peake, Marine dynamics.
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White Shark cage diving trip 13/06/2007
Hi there everyone, hope you all enjoyed your cage diving excursion with marine
dynamics. Below is a list of water conditions and stats about the sharks sighted
on your trip, along with the best photos of the day.
Date: 13-06-07
Location: Northern Reef
Sea condition: calm [flat]
Water Temperature: 16 C
Wind direction: E
Current direction: W
Wind speed: 6-8kts
Water visibility: 15 m
Cloud coverage: 0%
Water depth: 14.5 m
Bait Type: Sardine and longfin tuna
Arrival time: 12:10 PM
No of sharks sighted: 5
Respective individual lengths: 2.5m, 2.6m, 2.5m, 2.2m, 2.0m
Note: Calm seas and great visibility made for fabulous shark sightings. Despite
a long wait for the sharks, 5 were seen in total, giving everyone excellent
sightings. The first, second, third, and fourth sharks were all male.
Additionally, the fifth shark sighted was a female. The natural inquisitive
behavior of these creatures was shown by many of them approaching the decoy.
Fabulous sightings of common dolphins and southern right and humpback whales
were also seen on the horizon. Many thanks to all, regards.
 
Photography by Alison Towner and Sophie Peake, and text by Marybeth Gay, Marine
dynamics.
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White Shark cage diving trip 12/06/2007
Hi
there everyone, hope you all enjoyed your cage diving excursion with marine
dynamics. Below is a list of water conditions and stats about the sharks sighted
on your trip, along with the best photos of the day.
Date: 12-06-07
Location: Geldsteen
Sea condition: choppy
Water Temperature: 15.7 C
Wind direction: S
Current direction: N
Wind speed: 6-8kts
Water visibility: 12 m
Cloud coverage: 25%
Water depth: 15 m
Bait Type: Sardine and longfin tuna
Arrival time: 10:35 AM
No of sharks sighted: 4
Respective individual lengths: <2.0m, 2.5m, 2.2m, 3.0m
Note: The trip started off very successful, with lucky sightings of a humpback
whale. Spectacular visibility made for beautiful shark viewing. The first shark
appeared rather quickly, showing cautious behaviour. The second shark, was
identified as a female, and had a distinct white pigment on the base of her
caudal fin. The third shark, a male, had very pale colouring, and made several
horizontal approaches toward the bait and decoy. Two sharks encountered each
other around the cage, the smaller of the two giving way to the other
individual. Many thanks to all, regards.
 
Photography by Alison Towner and Sophie Peake, Marine dynamics.
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