How to dive with sharks

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8 Best Places for Shark Encounters Sharks have the innate ability to stir up a wide range of emotions in people, with fear being the most common. But there's much more to these fascinating creatures than is portrayed on the big screen.   Great White Sightings Surge Off Florida Coast An increase in the number of great white sharks spotted in Florida may raise some alarm bells at first, but this surge is actually a good thing. Here’s why. Promotion   What About Saint Lucia? Daydreaming about your next best underwater adventure? Here is everything you need to fall for Saint Lucia—above and below the surface.   How Do I Dive Safely With Sharks? Swimming with sharks is common in diving, but that doesn't mean it can't be unnerving. Here are tips to stay safe and respectful of these creatures' space. Promotion   Summer of Discovery With UNCW Marine Quest UNCW MarineQuest offers fun, educational programs for teens curious about the ocean. Here are five reasons they should consider one of the programs offered.   Do Sharks Sleep? Many sharks need to keep swimming to breathe—so how do they sleep? And what does that sleep look like? Promotion   Inside the Curaçao Partnership Changing Lives Kicking off change in Curaçao: The Sandals Future Goals project turns ocean waste into soccer goals—teaching kids teamwork, pride, and the power of protecting their island home. Read the full story here.   Join Us for a Shark-Fueled Live Chat For our latest Speaker Series event—Thursday, July 24 at 3 p.m. ET—we’ll be speaking with artist Francesca Page about her 200 Sharks project, which aims to help change the negative rap sharks often receive.   The Master Scuba Diver Challenge Is On! Earn the rating fewer than 2% of divers ever achieve, and you could win the trip of a lifetime to Fiji in the process. nop1002.987654@blogger.com is subscribed to receive newsletters from Scuba Diving Newsletter. Unsubscribe   |  Manage My Preferences   |   Privacy Policy   |   View Online   Add newsletter@mail.padidiver.com to your address book to ensure delivery. Copyright © PADI, 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688