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Shark Diving in USA

Aug 30, 2008

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So you live in USA and you want to do a shark dive, but you do not want to go all the way to South Africa or Australia? No problem, you can dive with sharks in USA.

You may know that you can dive with sharks in Hawaii. But did you also know that you can do Great White Shark diving near San Francisco? Or dive in an aquarium in Florida? Read on to learn more about shark diving in USA.

Shark Diving in Hawaii

There are about 40 shark species in Hawaiian water. The most frequently encountered are the Sandbar Sharks, Reef Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Shark and occasionally Tiger Sharks. But even Whale Sharks can be seen near Hawaii, if you are lucky.

If you like adrenalin-pumping activities, you can try cage diving (or swimming is probably a better word for this non-diver activity) near Oahu. You will not see Great White Sharks, but Gray Reef Sharks, Galapagos Sharks and Sandbar Sharks can also be exiting enough. And if you are lucky, you can even meet Tiger Sharks and Hammerhead Sharks.

Shark Diving in San Francisco

The ocean off the coast of San Francisco is actually the only place in USA, where you can dive with Great White Sharks. But the season is short. The Great White Sharks are only seen between September and November.

The Great White Sharks come to eat the Northern Elephant Seals near the near the Farallon Islands, which makes the place perfect for cage diving. The islands are located roughly 30 miles of San Francisco. So they close enough to be reach on a day trip from San Francisco.

Shark Diving in Florida

If you want to dive with sharks in the ocean in Florida, the best place is Key Largo. Here you can see Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bonnethead Sharks, Bull Sharks, Carribbean Reef Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks and Scallopped Hammerhead Sharks.

But if you want to try something different, you should try a shark dive in the 93,000-gallon saltwater at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay. Here you can dive with shark species from around the world: including Sand Tiger Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Nurse Sharks and Blacktip Reef Sharks.

And the diving conditions are perfect. The water is a constant 76 degrees with crystal clear visibility and no current or surge. And you will positively see sharks here.

Morten Elm is a diver and the editor of the website   Shark Diving Guide Here you can read where and how to dive with sharks.

Visit the website: http://www.SharkDivingGuide.com to learn more.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Morten_Elm http://EzineArticles.com/?Shark-Diving-in-USA&id=1429096

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Supreme Sky Diving

Supreme Sky Diving

Oct 31, 2007

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Sky diving is classed as an activity that often times warrants renting equipment instead of purchasing it because of the sheer cost of getting everything required for an activity that you may only attempt once. The equipment rarely ever goes wrong and weather conditions seldom cause accidents. It is not an activity to be taken lightly, and having the highest quality equipment is a must for obvious reasons.

The equipment, though high on the list of absolute musts for safety reasons, is not the main focus for people who see this pursuit up close every day of the week. Equipment should be of top quality to begin with. You can and should check out the weather before your experience and be prepared in advance for any unfavorable conditions.

Sky diving requires you to be in the best of with no major health problems or disabling conditions. A visit with your doctor prior to your experience will provide you with the most accurate information regarding your health, and your doctor can advise you if this is something you should undertake.

Otherwise known as parachuting, it is the act of jumping from a high place, usually an airplane, and safely returning to the ground with the aid of a parachute. This extreme sport is undertaken by those who want to experience the thrill of free flight and, even though it is technically falling and not flying, it is unquestionably the closest to getting this experience.

The sky diving experience is one that invokes a variety of emotions. Many people only attempt it once, while others make a career out of it. Anyone that wants to try it for the first time needs to firstly understand the basic rules and all the risks that exist. Knowing all about your equipment is vital to your success. It is for this reason that you should take inspecting your equipment seriously as you plan your adventure. Never take your equipment for granted.

You will want to look into your own comfort , but also, the essential is the safety equipment used. In fact, most companies that offer their services for taking people soaring skyward and advising them on the moment to drop, include the price of equipment rental in their fee.

The equipment is extremely reliable when used properly, and will most likely result in a safe and exciting jump. If you’re thinking that you’d like to give it a go, you should see about going on a couple of jumps in tandem with an experienced sky diver.

This is a very popular sport, and a lot of people end up trying it at least once. Many who initially showed fear and trepidation, are now the ones that cant get enough of the experience. As you leave the airplane behind and zoom up to 120 mph (200 kph) in the vast blue skies, you will realize why some say that sky diving is the most thrilling adventure experience in the world.

Sharron Nixon is a 44 year old mother of 3 who lives in New Zealand.
Check out Sharron’s Website:
www.sharronnixon.com/sky-diving Go on! As Nike says, Just Do It!

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