“Wow, you’re a scuba diver? That must be so scary! Aren’t you afraid of shark attacks?!” It’s something I hear a lot (relatively). But, as a diver, the thought of seeing one of these majestic creatures underwater is really exciting. Although the news and movies such as Jaws might have made it seem like you’re at risk of shark attacks every time you go near the ocean, it’s actually very low.
In 2015, there were 98 shark attacks globally with just six of those being fatal, according to Nat Geo. …
The Greenland Shark
You might not have heard of the Greenland shark but they’re one of the ugliest, and most interesting, species of shark. Despite being one of the largest fish in the ocean, the Greenland shark seems pretty unimpressive on paper. First of all, let’s give you a look at its ugly mug so you know what we’re talking about.
Not a looker, right?
This sluggish beast has tiny teeth and is one of the slowest swimming of all sharks. Its average speed is less than one mile an hour and its fastest speed — just 1.6mph — is half that of…
One Last Thing
Anyone can help to save marine life, with the help of a NASA algorithm and a snorkel
