Shark Research

Chris Schenker · Issue 105, Nov/Dec 2018 · pp. 57–62

Products mentioned: Nikon D7000, Nauticam Housing, Tokina 10-17, Sea & Sea YS-D1 strobe

There are many great places to dive with sharks in the world. Some of them, like the Bahamas, are known for clear, shallow dives with species like tigers and great hammerheads. Others, like South Africa and Australia, promise encounters with white sharks, but at the cost of cold seas, limited visibility, and cages. Adding even more variety are places like Cocos and the Galapagos, where large schools of hammerheads can be seen if one is willing to brave difficult diving conditions. The only thing that most of these destinations share in common is the difficulty in reaching them. For most photographers, travelling to any of these places requires at least one international flight, as well as one or more domestic flights on smaller carriers; besides the added expense, there’s also the added worry of damaging camera equipment or dealing with overweight fees. One destination that stands apart …