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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Vast shark sanctuary created in Pacific
Shark Dive, Shark News on 10 2nd, 2011 |The Marshall Islands government has created the world’s largest shark sanctuary, covering nearly two million sq km (750,000 sq miles) of ocean. The Pacific republic will ban trade in shark products and commercial shark fishing throughout its waters. Tourism, including diving, is a staple of the Marshall Islands archipelago, which is home to just 68,000 people. Sharks and their near relatives such as rays are...
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The gentle giants of Tofo
Swimming with the gentle giants of Tofo. Eyes stinging with the wonder of it, my head breaks the surface and a rippling swell sloshes about my ears. Up here all is hysteria, hyper-adrenalized euphoria: 16 goggle-eyed tourists treading water, yelling astonishment through surf and snorkels. Bubble, splash, gurgle . . . “ . . . mazing’’ . . . “ . . . did you see?’’ It’s an understandable reaction when...
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Sharks navigate using mental maps
Shark News on 03 1st, 2011 |Some shark species make “mental maps” of their home ranges, allowing them to pin-point destinations up to 50km (30 miles) away, research suggests. US-based scientists analyzed data from tiger sharks tagged with acoustic transmitters, and found that they took directed paths from place to place. Other species such as blacktip reef sharks did not show this behavior. Writing in the Journal of Animal Ecology,...
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.
Maldives government moves to ban shark hunting
Shark Dive on March 29, 2010 |
Sharks and tourists just won a new favorite vacation spot. The Maldives today declared its 35,000 square miles of Indian Ocean waters to be a shark sanctuary – a move that may send a message to an international meeting next week where countries will consider worldwide trade restrictions for some shark species. In the Maldives – a top eco-tourist destination – fishing for the predators is now banned and so is the import and export of shark fins – a worldwide trade that kills up to 73 million sharks annually. Fins are sliced off sharks and used mostly as a soup ingredient.
The sanctuary,...
Shark-Free Marina Initiative
Shark Dive, Shark News on February 17, 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. Over the last 5 years the recreational fishery in the United States has harvested an average of ½ a Million sharks per year, removing them from an already struggling breeding population.
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Merry Christmas
Shark Dive, Shark News on December 24, 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 travel business be where it is today. Your loyalty has been undeniable and priceless. It has been a pleasure doing business with you throughout this year and we believe that next...
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