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Scuba Diving With Sharks In Bahamas

Scuba diving with sharks is one popularalarmed to find themselves in such close
attraction for scuba divers in the Bahamas.proximity with these much feared predators of
This article will describe two thrillingthe sea. That being the case, they should
shark diving locations in this part of thedive here under close supervision of the more
Caribbean Sea. So brace yourself for a sharkexperienced divers so that they do not panic
diving  adventure.and do things that the sharks might mistaken
them  as  shark  food.
Shark diving in Bahamas' Bull Pit - This is a
classic shark diving destination and haveBahamas Shark Rodeo Scuba Diving - This
been heavily dived for many years so much sofamous shark rodeo in Little Bahama Bank is a
that the shark population there nowflat patch of sand the size of a football
associates the sound of boat engines with thefield around Walker's Cay. Dive boats will
distribution  of  food.usually circle the site and gunning the
boat's  engines  to  attract  sharks.
These majestic creatures will zoom into the
area once they sense that boats are coming.Upon entering the water, scuba divers will
This uncharacteristic behavior of the sharkssettle on the sandy seabed in sight of a
which is influenced by human activities is'chumsicle' which is a large frozen mass of
not a natural characteristic of sharksfish contained in a porous cylinder. The good
hunting for meals and has been criticized bything about this shark feeding system is that
marine  conservationists.it avoids pieces of fish remains floating
near watching scuba divers so as to prevent
The Bull Pit is made up of a series of lowaccidents  and  shark  attacks.
reefs and canyons that create a labyrinth of
channels and gullies. One favorite method ofThe feeding sharks, often more than a hundred
shark watching by scuba divers is to wait inof them from several shark species will
one of these gullies and wait for the sharkssuddenly zoom in to the chumsicle in a
to  come.feeding frenzy. This is when the show begins.
Divers are cautioned to be keep very still as
The sharks will be aware of your presence andsome of the sharks may glide over to check
will zoom real in close to inspect you to seeout  who  is  eyeballing  their  meals.
if you have any food handouts. It can be a
very chilling feeling to be so close up withSo if you are planning for a scuba diving
man-eaters.trip to the Bahamas, do participate in a
thrilling shark dive and enjoy the adrenaline
Although The Bull Pit is considered a safepump of your life.
diving spot, inexperienced divers may be



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