Where to See, And How You Can Help Whale Sharks

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Featured on Fill My Passport:Did you know whale sharks can grow up to 12 metres (40 feet) long and weigh up to 20 tonnes (40,000 lbs)?!In this article for Fill My Passport, I talk about these incredible giants of the ocean, threats to their survival, and why diving with whale sharks can be a great conservation tool.https://www.fillmypassport.com/see-can-help-whale-sharks/?doing_wp_cron=1520805224.0645749568939208984375

Top Tips for Safe Shark Dives

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Featured in Stuff.co.nz.A US tourist recently died following a shark incident at Cocos Island, Costa Rica. The incident at Cocos Island is thought to be the fifth confirmed, unprovoked shark attack in Costa Rica in the last 400 years. There were 84 confirmed cases of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide on humans in 2016, according to the International Shark Attack File.Scuba diving trips to Cocos Island are currently continuing as normal and the well-known Aggressor fleet has not changed their liveaboard itineraries in the area. At present, only the Manuelita dive site is closed until further notice.Diving with sharks continues to be popular and a highly sought-after activity at premier dive destinations around the globe. Whilst the risk of injury during shark dives is incredibly small, there are some precautions divers, and those new to swimming with sharks, can take for enjoyable and safe shark dives.In this article for Liveaboard.com, featured on Stuff.co.nz, I discuss Top Tips for Safe Shark Dives:https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/adventure/99740371/the-colour-not-to-wear-when-shark-diving

Shark Diving for Novices

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There are many types of dive at the top of peoples’ bucket lists and diving with sharks is surely one of them. There is something incredibly life-affirming about spending time in the water with these apex predators and many divers long to experience shark diving at least once in their lifetime. There are shark trips suitable for both novice and experienced divers and what starts out as a one off event can soon become a lifetime pursuit as the diversity of sharks and dives available becomes apparent. Enjoy my top ten considerations for safe and enjoyable diving with sharks here:http://nz.thescubanews.com/2016/07/18/shark-diving-for-novices/shark-diving-kathryn-hodgson-2-932x1024 

Great White Sharks: Fact vs. Fiction

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Great white sharks, which are often thought of as terrifying killing machines, are particularly charismatic. There is a great deal more to these magnificent animals than meets the eye. Did you know that their eyes are not black? They’re actually midnight blue, and express deep curiosity and intelligence.In this article for Scuba Diver Life I take a look at the reality of these mysterious creatures.Read more: http://scubadiverlife.com/2016/02/11/great-whites-fact-vs-fiction/Great White Shark, South Africa