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Scuba News
November 2, 2024 by HAL
Great white sharks struggle to survive in captivity. Despite extensive efforts, these powerful predators usually only last around 24 hours in an aquarium before dying. Marine biologists and aquarium professionals have tried many different methods, but the results remain the same. This failure to keep great whites in captivity highlights their unique needs and challenges […]
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October 28, 2024 by HAL
Great white sharks likely played a role in the extinction of the megalodon, but they weren’t the sole cause. During the same period, significant climate changes occurred due to the ice age. This caused many of the megalodon’s preferred prey to move to colder waters, while the megalodon stayed in warm waters. With fewer food […]
October 8, 2024 by HAL
The OCEARCH shark tracker reveals increased activity of great white sharks off the North Carolina and South Carolina coasts. This surge is likely due to ample food sources and comfortable water temperatures. Sharks are known to migrate and frequently visit the Northwest Atlantic Shared Foraging Area, which extends from North Carolina to Florida. While these […]
September 3, 2024 by HAL
South Africa offers exciting scuba diving opportunities, including unique wildlife encounters like diving with Great White Sharks off Cape Town. As dive travel is evolving, many scuba divers are looking for adventure beyond traditional diving trips. Professional travel wholesalers are now providing safari trips, integrating diverse experiences such as safaris with diving adventures. This blend […]
August 21, 2024 by HAL
Researchers have discovered three distinct types of great white sharks. These groups are genetically isolated and rarely intermingle, which is important for conservation efforts. Understanding these populations can help protect the critically endangered European and Mediterranean great whites by targeting specific threats they face in their environments. Read the full article at divemagazine.com
August 2, 2024 by HAL
Adrian Stacey embarked on a journey to dive with great white sharks at the Neptune Islands in South Australia, capturing the experience through photography. Despite their fierce reputation, great white sharks do not consider humans as prey. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
The blog post showcases amazing drone footage of great white sharks in 2020, highlighting their beauty from afar. Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
March 17, 2024 by HAL
Great white sharks are conspicuously absent in aquariums worldwide due to traits that make capturing and keeping them impractical and harmful. These sharks suffer in captivity, becoming depressed and causing self-injury, thus they are best observed in their natural habitat. A YouTube video elaborates on this topic. Read the article
March 10, 2024 by HAL
Learn how divers faced their fear of great white sharks in this video by getting in the water with these intimidating creatures on Guadalupe Island. They discuss overcoming their fears to come face to face with these sharks in a cage. Read the article
March 9, 2024 by HAL
The Self Propelled Ocean Cage (SPOC) allows divers to interact with sharks, such as great whites, in a new way. The experimental submarine can reach speeds of 5 knots and is piloted by one or two individuals, like marine biologist Eric Higuera. It offers a unique experience for divers to get up close with sharks. […]
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