shark swims!

[Rodney]

Hi!
does anyone know if there is anywhere near Orlando where its possible to swim with sharks? or go on a boat ride to see some?
i heard that seaworld do something along these lines but their website doesn't say anything about it...:S
Thanks very much!
Alex

[Nostromo]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Rodney
Hi!
does anyone know if there is anywhere near Orlando where its possible to swim with sharks? [/quote]

Don't know about swimming with sharks, but if you try near the Keys you may have a fair chance of being eaten by some. Might be altogether a different experience though.

[KJH]

Nostromo! Have you forgotten to take the pills again![}]

Kaz

[chrizzy100]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Rodney
Hi!
does anyone know if there is anywhere near Orlando where its possible to swim with sharks? or go on a boat ride to see some?
i heard that seaworld do something along these lines but their website doesn't say anything about it...:S
Thanks very much!
Alex
[/quote]

I think you still can in seaworld.......but you need to be able to dive.....

$150 per person for scuba divers and $125 for snorkelers. These prices include tax as well as a souvenir t-shirt and an informative booklet about sharks. Participants must be at least 10 years of age.

Reservations are required -- the ride only accommodates two people at a time -- and can be made by calling (800) 406-2244 or (407) 363-2380. Reservations can also be made at the Tour desk near the front entrance to the park..I think its about 30 minutes.....

[blott]

Try here http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/topic_1664.asp

[Calamity Jane]

This is so weird, its only a couple of nights ago that I was watching a program about swimming with sharks. I came in halfway through the program so I'm not sure where it was but it was really interesting, there was even a guy who went in the water with Great Whites ( I personally think he was a complete nutter)

I dont know that I would do it myself but it was a superb program and showed sharks in a completely different light. ( I think someone said the shark was misunderstood...yeah right !!)

[Magical Dreams]

I have a friend from Work who has just come back from a Diving Holiday.

He has some fantastic Photo's of Tropical Fish and SHARKS

I'm not ready to die just yet.

They are fantastic creatures and I agree with what Karen said, they are misunderstood!

After all they are Hunters!!

Still it must be a fantastic experience to have the guts to be able to do it!

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[DarrenShort]

The Florida Aqaurium in Tampa also runs 'swim with sharks' programs, but again you need to be a certified diver to take part.

[Robday]

If your lucky enough to see a shark whilst diving, it's a great buzz. Yes you actually go diving with the hope of seeing them!!

They are usually not interested in you at all and cruise by with sickening ease whilst you are struggling against the current sucking air with eyes the size of saucers.

I was lucky enough to dive with a school of 70+ Hammerheads off Jackson reef last June whilst diving in the blue at 30m at Sharm in Egypt...and have the video to prove it...[msnsmile2]

Amazing creatures....big respect!!...

I hope you get the chance Alex.

[Rodney]

Now - just to put the record striaght!
It is my son Alex who has been using my name to ask this question.
You would not get me in any water that had sharks. [msnscared] The fact that they are "not usually interested in us when they swim past" is not convincing me[msneek]. "not usually" means they might be interested and might be hungry and might just decide to have a nibble![xx(]
They may be misunderstood but I'm still not going to trust them, as to quote Pontelad "After all they are Hunters"!!
The nearest I'll get is on the Jaws ride.[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
Peter