Diving with Sharks FAQ > General (7 entries)
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Many of the larger shark species have the potential to inflict a fatal wound on a diver, and as such should be considered dangerous. Experience however suggests that sharks rarely exercise ...
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Regardless of the circumstances, the dominant reaction when seeing a shark underwater should be one of ‘calm assertiveness.’ Calm in the sense of slowing down one’s movements and breathing deeply and ...
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In my experience they are, although this assertion is extremely anecdotal and lacking in any statistical or scientific rigour. It is based primarily on my experience of diving with tiger sharks ...
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Never. I have dived extensively with Zambezi or Bull sharks, Tiger Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Blacktip Sharks and Dusky Sharks, and only one two occasions did I ever feel threatened, both ...
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Most of the sharks I have dived with appear to be easily intimidated by aggressive movements and gestures made in their direction and by a well timed ‘yell’ or loud shout ...
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360 degree ‘visual vigilance’ underwater and an assertive mentality are perhaps the two most important habits to cultivate if you want top minimize the risk of being bitten by a shark ...
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Take careful note of the shark’s body language. A shark that is relaxed will swim slowly through the water. The more excited a shark becomes, the faster and more erratic its ...