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2011-01-11 : INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SHARK SPOTTING. HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE ARE YOU? |
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South Africa has beautiful beaches however depending which side of the country you are on, being the Indian Ocean or the Atlantic, the water is either warm or cold. Be well informed so you won't be disappointed. Gansbaai (Indian Ocean side thus warmer side) is a 2 hours drive from Cape Town and is very well know for its shark cage diving. But before I tell you more, let's play a little game: would you recognize shark alert flags whilst walking on the beach in South Africa? What's the meaning of a black flag with a white shark on it? What's a white flag with a black shark on it? Quickly click on read more... it might safe your life! | |
![sharkspotting.jpg [© 2009 gondwanastudio.com]](../xMedia/Picture/sharkspotting.jpg "sharkspotting.jpg [© 2009 gondwanastudio.com]") Before I give you the answer, just to make it more exciting, I will continue with were I left of. Sharkcage Diving: Prices are around R1300 or +/- EURO 130 for a day trip, R300 or EURO 30 extra if one needs transfers to/from Cape Town. We only work with accredited operators that have a marine biologist on board and emphasis rather on scientific research and preserving the natural habitat than making a quick buck by disrespecting the laws of nature. These tours are really exceptional and a life time experience. A definate "must do" if you are in the area. So now the time has come to test your shark spotting knowledge and your social media IQ: Below you will find the answers to the meaning of the different colored flags in Greek. (Scroll upwards till you see the "Share" button in the darker grey left colon. Find the "translate" icon (it might be hiding in the "more" icon, click on it. This will take you to a page where you select to translate from Greek in to English and Acracadabra....the answers will be yours!). We are working on a more user friendly version but for now, still quiet amazing don't you think? Πράσινη Σημαία Καλή ορατότητα, δεν καρχαρίες έχουν δει Μαύρη Σημαία Η ορατότητα είναι κακή, είναι δύσκολο να διαπιστώσει αν υπάρχουν καρχαρίεςγύρω Κόκκινη Σημαία Shark Alert: ένας καρχαρίας έχει εντοπιστεί τα τελευταία 2 ώρες. Λευκή Σημαία Ένας καρχαρίας είναι σήμερα στην περιοχή. Αφήστε το νερό αμέσως! [author: Isabelle Dechamps] |
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