Are Those Hammerhead Sharks?
I often answer questions while feeding the fish and marine life when diving at Shedd Aquarium. One of the most frequently asked questions is, “aren’t you afraid to be diving with those hammerhead sharks?” I generally answer the question in 2 parts. First these are not hammerhead sharks, they are Bonnethead sharks, and no I am not afraid, we humans are not on their food chain.
The bonnethead, Sphyrna tiburo, also called shovelhead, is a smaller version …


Divers and/or snorkelers like to be trim and neat as they enter the water. The more hanging out, the greater the resistance, the harder to swim and the more air you use. I try an keep my lightweight and emergency extras in the pockets of my BCD. I usually carry a small b/u flashlight, my emergency rescue tube, a folding knife and my whistle. What’s in YOUR BC pocket? Not your

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