A recent study published in Conservation Physiology found that great white sharks become more active in the presence of humans taking part in caged shark dives. While ecotourism such as cage-diving activities has helped spur conservation-minded attitudes among participants, the impact on the sharks being exposed to such activities had not been thoroughly studied. Great white-centric […]
Shark ecotourism can enhance compassion through education
When you see the monster up close, it doesn’t look like a monster any more. In fact, you might even want to rub its belly. Such is often the case with sharks. They look big, and intimidating but when you are able to understand and learn about them, you find that they are majestic and […]
Shark Files: Swimming with sharks at The Florida Aquarium
The Sharkophile checks out the Swim with Sharks exhibit at The Florida Aquarium for an educational experience that puts divers up close with the apex predators. The 30-minute shark dive at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa starts at $129.99 and is open to certified divers over 15 years of age. It is an ideal dive for […]
SharkVentures: Swim with sharks at the Tampa Aquarium
Swim with the sharks at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay. This guided, 30-minute expedition replicates the Florida Keys’ most beautiful coral reef dive sites. Just strap on some provided scuba gear and a floatation device to experience the thrill of scuba diving from the surface of the water, while still enjoying all the sights […]
VIDEO: Whale shelters diver from shark
A recent video of a humpback whale reportedly shielding a diver from a circling tiger shark has been making the rounds on social media. The video, taken in September of 2017, shows biologist Nan Hauser of the Center for Cetacean Research and Conservation snorkeling alongside an adult humpback whale off the coast of the Cook Islands in […]
VIDEO: Rare megamouth shark sighted in Indonesia
British tourist Penny Bielich and her diving group encountered an extremely rare megamouth shark on the Gili Lawa Laut off Komodo Island, Indonesia. The 26-second clip show the approximately 15-foot shark as it passes overhead. Although the sharks are not considered a threatened species, encounters with megamouths, a species that typically lives at depths of […]
Aquarium dives offer controlled conditions to see sharks up close
Whenever you enter the water there’s always the distinct possibility that you encounter a shark. Sharks have been around for millions of years and will, hopefully, continue to do so for millions more. As a good introduction and part of diver training should be more about interacting with sea creatures and to understand not to […]
Divers encounter great white off Juno Beach
Divers in about 90 feet of water approximately 3.5 miles off the coast of Juno Beach encountered a 12-foot great white shark on Sunday. Corey Embree, a dive instructor with Deep Six Dive Charters in Vero Beach, was able to shoot footage of the shark and posted it to his Facebook page. The shark did not appear […]
Diving with Maldives Hammerheads
The captivating Maldive Islands have acquired a reputation as a premier tourist destination. The Maldives enjoy a delightful climate, with year-round sunshine and a leisurely idyllic ambience. The powder-soft sandy beaches, sapphire hued Indian Ocean waters and exotic palm trees create a truly magical environment that lingers in the memory long after the visitor has […]
Amateur filmmaker captures dramatic encounter with great white
Amateur underwater filmmaker Ash Gibb got an up-close encounter with a great white shark on his first attempt while snorkeling in Lucky Bay near Esperance, Australia this week. According to the filmmaker’s description on Youtube: This was the first shark I have seen underwater and was the first time filming for the intended film. To be […]