Shark Diving

Movement Grows to Shut Down Shark Tours in Hawaii

Local Hawaiian residents are once again attempting to shut down shark tour operators on the island of Oahu. Citing a ban on feeding sharks in Hawaiian state waters and fears that the shark may associate people with food are reasons those against the tours are homing in on to get legislators to ban the tours. More at;    http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/jul/04/us-shark-tours-070409/?california&zIndex=126836

Shark Expert trashes "White Hype"

Shark expert, Greg Skomal, clears the air when it comes to the possibility of a shark attack.
More at: http://thephoenix.com/Boston/Life/84792-Heart-of-sharkness/

Irish Scientists surprised by the number of Basking Sharks sited.

Scientists tagged 50 Basking Sharks in three days when one researcher commented that he only tagged that number in a usual year. Satellite tag data show that the sharks migrate great distances. One shark tagged off Ireland swam to Newfoundland. More at: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0605/1224248099183.html