The Florida Safe Seas Act Feeding Ban

The Florida Safe Seas Act (H.R. 3831) proposes a ban on shark feeding in federal waters off Florida’s coast. Supporters claim it promotes safety and conservation, but critics argue it threatens marine research, shark tourism, and education. Discover how this bill could reshape Florida’s relationship with its most misunderstood ocean predators.

Shark diving for shark conservation.

My Body Does NOT Contain Anti-Shark Repellent

Despite diving for decades, I had concluded that my body contained a special toxin that acted as a shark repellent for all but the smallest nurse sharks – having never encountered larger sharks while diving. That was until I joined the Shark Angels on a seven day live-a-board shark diving trip off the shores of the Bahamas.

hammerhead shark.

My New Best Friends Are Sharks

Despite a lifetime spent swimming, surfing and fishing in the ocean, I harbored a primal and irrational fear of sharks. This trip changed that to a fascination and respect of these majestic and beautiful sharks.

Shark diving at the Equator.

Is Diving With Sharks Safe?

Yes, if done properly. The odds of being killed by a shark while diving is extremely low. You have a far greater chance of being struck by lightening then being killed by a shark.