Cage diving in winter!? Why it’s great to dive with sharks in winter People are often put-off by the fact that ‘you are getting wet, in the ocean, in WINTER’. But in actual fact, diving with sharks in winter is not the worst experience ever 😉 The water along the West coast can be clearer and warmer in winter due to several factors: 1….
Siamese twins in sharks – RARE occurrence Sometimes nature delivers something quite spectacular… Conjoined twins occur when two embryos fail to separate completely during development, resulting in two sharks that are physically connected to each other. This can happen in any species of shark, but it is most commonly seen in species that give birth to live young, such as the bull shark and the blue shark. Conjoined…
5 Differences between Great White- and Bronze Whaler Sharks Let’s see how they differ, and in which ways they perhaps are similar… The Great White shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and the Bronze Whaler shark (Carcharhinus brachyurus) are two distinct species of sharks with several differences: 1. Appearance: Great White sharks are larger and bulkier, reaching an average length of 15-20 feet and weighing up to…
The Orca Situation Let’s talk about the ‘orca’ in the room… Orcas, also known as killer whales, are one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. They are the largest member of the dolphin family and are found in all of the world’s oceans. Orcas are known for their intelligence, social behavior, and hunting skills. In this blog post, we will explore some…
Bronze Whaler Sharks Some interesting things that make these ‘bronzies’ unique… This shark gets its name from its bronzy-grey to olive-green coloring. It is the only species of requiem shark in the genus Carcharhinus that lives in temperate rather than tropical waters. They occur throughout the world but the distribution is patchy, with what appear to be regionally isolated populations that have little exchange…
Shark Tourism & Cage Diving Myths regarding cage diving… Shark cage diving involves a large steel cage being lowered into the water, either next to the boat or on a tether, for individuals wishing to experience and learn about Great Whites up close. These individuals brave the cold water and often-poor visibility for the opportunity to get close to one of the most awesome…
Biology, habitat and distribution of Great White Sharks Today we review the biology of the great white shark, including various theories on its evolution and descent as a species, physiological aspects, as well as some unique characteristics of Great Whites… Portrait of a perfect apex predator Apex predators (also known as alpha or super predators) are animals that have no predators of their own,…
How long can the average person hold their breath?
Most people can hold their breath approximately between 30 seconds and 2 minutes if you are in excellent health. It also has nothing to do about how much oxygen is in your lungs, your body has plenty, but did you know you can train yourself to hold your breath for much longer than 2 minutes?
5 amazing facts about great white sharks The first thing that comes into people’s minds when they think about great white sharks is that they are relentless killers, but not many people realise that there are still many mysteries about the Great White Shark that we still don’t know. Here are some fun facts about great white sharks that you probably don’t know about:…
Dinosaurs have been the most widely studied prehistoric fascination of our time. Sometimes it’s crazy to think that these giant creatures once roamed and ruled earth when we compare their fossils with the size of ordinary human beings. Let’s look at the ocean though, what giant creatures ruled this part of the earth during the Mesozoic Era?… Ever heard of the Megalodon Shark? …
