@oneoceandiving

class="content__text" What do you do if there are sharks approaching you? This a frequently asked question not only out on charters, but also by beach-goers, swimmers, and divers! The first step is to turn and face the shark that is approaching you. Sharks do not have any sound-producing organ, thus they rely heavily through body language to communicate! Therefore facing a shark instead of turning away is KEY 🔑 After you face the shark, make eye contact with it. This establishes you as an equal predator, not unaware prey in the water column. Always be looking around; do not focus in one shark if there are many swimming around you. Be constantly aware of your surroundings. If a shark approaches you, they are likely to be competing for dominance in the water column. Thus, they are a dominant individual. Always take note of a dominant shark because they may approach again. Sharks are not monsters; but they are important and highly capable apex predators in our oceans. These are simple guidelines, however there is ALWAYS more to learn when diving with these creatures. Please only dive with trained professional safety divers; such as our team here at One Ocean Diving all trained by @oceanramsey and @juansharks 🦈 We do not need to fear sharks, but we do need to respect them 💙 If you want to learn more, check out Ocean Ramsey’s new book “My Shark Teachers” to learn more about these beautiful animals🤙🏽📖 available now on Amazon 📹 @faithwfins 🧜🏻‍♀️ @mermaidmariahh #savesharks #sharkfacts #sharks #oneocean #sharktour #sharkdiving #ocean #wildlife #marinelife #saveourseas #apexpredatorNOTmonster #respect #sharklove #marineconservation #faith

December 16, 2022