by Scubabunny | Jul 27, 2018 | Conservation
Sharks can be dangerous, we know that. But what we also know is that even Tiger Sharks have a soft side and shark “attacks” aren’t all they’re made out to be. Adding to the extensive list of things we don’t know is the fact that cows kill more people per year... 
by Scubabunny | Jul 26, 2018 | Conservation
Back in 1997 a man by the name of Mike Coots lost his leg to a Tiger Shark in Kauai, his hometown. While this may sink many into a deep depression and create a hatred towards sharks, Mike is not like that. Instead, he started surfing with his prosthetic leg after the... 
by Scubabunny | Jul 25, 2018 | Conservation
A dorsal fin that eerily breaks through the surface. A silver sheen. A toothy grin. There are just certain things that come to mind when thinking about sharks. But with more than 400 shark species in existence, there are bound to be a few unexpected surprises. ... 
by Scubabunny | Jul 24, 2018 | Conservation
In a previous blog I compared Oceanic Blacktip Sharks to dogs because of their natural curiosity and eagerness to find treats. However, I’m not the first diver to make this comparison. This National Geographic Australia video shows shark conservationist Jim Abernethy... 
by Scubabunny | Jul 23, 2018 | Conservation, News
As a South African, I’ve spent a lot of time scuba diving along our beautiful coastline. (It’s true, I promise I’m not biased!) With the Indian Ocean on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, SA’s water is teeming with marine life which, in turn, means more...