Shark-diving with Shark Society at some of the most exotic and tropical locations with shark adventures, observing whalesharks in Sea of Cortez, Hammerhead Sharks, Great White Sharks in cage dives at Guadalupe Island, Ragged Tooth Sharks at Aliwal Shoal, Bullsharks, also called Zambezi Sharks at Protea Banks.
Shark Society's philosophy is to introduce adventure seeking clients to exciting destinations, not over-crowded and not "mainstream".
Scuba diving with sharks - shark-diving, is our speciality but we also arrange other watersport adventures as whale watching and dive excursions to the Soccoro Island to see giant manta rays.
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Shark attacks, what are the odds?
Shark Dive, Shark News on 07 29th, 2010 |Sharks always seem to be taking the rap as man-eating villains –- in the media, movies and books. So let’s get a little perspective. Your chances of being attacked by a shark are just one in 11.5 million, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File. On average, there are about 65 shark attacks worldwide each year; a handful are fatal. You are more likely to be killed by a dog, snake...
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Shark-Free Marina Initiative
Shark Dive, Shark News on 02 17th, 2010 |The Shark-Free Marina Initiative has a singular purpose, to reduce worldwide shark mortality. We encourage shark conservation at sport fishing and resort marinas by prohibiting the landing of any shark at the participating marina. The SFMI works with marinas, fishermen and like minded non-profit groups to form community conscious policy and increase awareness of the need to protect our sharks, our ocean and our legacy....
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Merry Christmas
Shark Dive, Shark News on 12 24th, 2009 |Dear Shark Divers, clients, customers, friends – in most cases it’s “all on one” – Shark Society’s management and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy new year during this festive season. This festive season is a time to remember the friends, customers and business associates who have helped our Shark scuba and AdvenTours...
Shark Diving Expeditions
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The "artificial" hibernation is coming to an end with Shark Society. Stay tuned for announcement in the very near future or get in touch. Operations in Madagascar, Costa Rica and Mexico continue as usual.
Scuba Diving Costa Rica
Costa Rica, Playas del Coco, Shark News on December 16, 2009 |
Scuba Diving Costa Rica. One of the many natural attractions that Costa Rica offers its visitors is scuba diving. And one of the key areas for this kind of activity is the Catalina Islands, where unique rock formations resulting from volcanic activity provide diving lovers with the chance to admire a myriad of sea-life species present at this site — including manta rays, white-fin and bull sharks, barracudas, sea turtles, starfish, and many more.
Catalina Islands is located 15-20 minutes in boat from Flamingo Beach in Guanacaste. Experts agree that the best time to enjoy the close to 20 diving...
Scientists tag great whites off coast of Chatham
Shark News on September 22, 2009 |
As Chatham officials announced they were closing all of the town’s East Side beaches, state marine biologists were pulling off the high-tech accomplishment out on the ocean.
The first shark was tagged at 9 a.m. near the southern tip of Monomoy Island, off Chatham. A second was tagged at 3:30 p.m. about a mile north of the first – each with a single move. A third was also spotted but not tagged. “They were right around a 1,000 pounds apiece,’’ said Chaprales, a 58-year-old tuna fisherman and lobsterman from Marstons Mills, a village in Barnstable.
Chaprales said he had worked with...
Raggies at the Shoal
Aliwal Shoal on March 11, 2009 |
The Aliwal Shoal is app. 5 kilometers offshore south of Umkomaas. As a reference, the coordinates northern point of Aliwal Shoal, where the wreck of the Produce are laying are 30°15.636′S and 30°830′E. Umkomaas serves as the gateway to the Aliwal Shoal and is the home to the majority of the Aliwal dive charter operations. The Zulu name is Umkomanzi, which was given by King Shaka Zulu himself in 1928 on one of his royal processions with his ‘Impi’ (warriors). During a hunting sojourn, he saw a number of cow whales and calves which were basking in the shallows a short distance...
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