A Guide To Swimming With Sharks

S hark cage diving is widely used for scientific observation, tourist attractions, and underwater cinematography. Swimming with sharks is a divine, magical and amazing experience but the thought of being attacked by one is terrifying.

There are misconceptions and myths that sharks are looking to eat humans. But that’s often not the case at all. Shark attacks are not as common as you may think. These creatures prefer to mind their own business and eat their regular food: other fish. Contrary to popular belief, they’re not waiting for humans to pop by so they can make a meal out of them. 

A once-in-a-lifetime experience, swimming with sharks can be thrilling and exciting. You have to put it on your bucket list if you are seeking adventures or love nature. The scary perception that people have of sharks can only be corrected by people going under the water to experience sharks by themselves safely and securely. 

Here’s what you need to know before giving it a try?

Sharks: The Bad Guys

The media portrayal of sharks is terrifying and is not the truth. Sharks have been given a bad reputation for eating humans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But rarely has there been an incident as such. Shark attacks are not as common as the media has led you to believe. 99% of their interaction with humans is against their interests. They tend to stay away from waters that have a lot of human interaction.

Maintaining Ecosystems

Sharks lie at the top level in the food chain and help in keeping it balanced. With sharp senses of smell, they are attracted to their prey (smaller fish) benefitting the ecosystem. They detect the blood of a fish from meters away and target the sick, old, and slower fishes to maintain a healthy fish population. 

A Beautiful Site 

These majestic creatures are worth experiencing. Once you dive in, you’ll be able to witness their serene bodies, elegant movements, and striking features. The notion of sharks previously thought to be dangerous is now turning into a privilege for divers. The body of each species of shark is sculpted in intriguing ways,  adapted to thrive in their kingdom.

Underwater Experience 

Did you know there are above 440 species of sharks? The breathtaking wonders of the underwater world are one of the most exciting parts of nature! Once you’ve decided to swim with the sharks, bear in mind that you can also marvel at eels, tropical fish, and stingrays.

Extinction Of The Creatures 

Sharks are getting extinct at an alarming speed! What we need to realize is that they are one of the most important species of ocean life. These curious and graceful creatures are being killed for sport and their fins. People find whales and dolphins to be friendly creatures, but when it comes to sharks, they hunt them, cut off their fins, and put them back into the ocean to die. 

Vanquish Your Fears

You're 10 times more likely to die from fireworks or train crashes — but the fear of sharks still lingers in our minds. While it may sound scary to swim with sharks, the experience once this fear is worth the struggle. 

A Memory to Last a Lifetime

Diving cageless with these creatures is an unforgettable experience. People also bring their cameras to take pictures under the ocean! Sharks possess qualities that’ll make you want to never leave and continue watching them move.

Several outdoor adventure destinations across the world are offering visitors an opportunity to dive right into the sea full of sharks. A lot of organizations have taken up research, behavior analysis, and interactions among sharks to promote tourism diving activities. Some of the recreational spots for shark diving are: Isla Guadalupe (Mexico), O'ahu (USA), Western Cape (South Africa), Neptune Islands (Australia), and Farallon Islands (USA)

So, muster up the courage and dive in. You’ll find the sharks are as curious about you as you are about them and they, too, will enjoy watching you. Swimming with sharks is thrilling and fascinating once you are in the ocean with them circling by your side. If you have the necessary knowledge and tips, it might turn out to be the best experience you ever had.