We began our Blue Shark Cage Diving Expedition on an amazing calm , hot, balmy summer's day….yes I do mean in the UK…off Newquay …deep out to sea where 32 of our British Sharks dwell . Our Shark enthusiasts boarded "Atlantic Diver" in Newquay harbour and off we sped passing Yachts racing and Dolphins playing…this was set to be a spectacular day!
Chris prepares the Rubbie Dubbie ready to attract the Sharks to Atlantic Diver! Good job this isn't Smellivision.
After only a short wait our first Blue Shark appeared…We watched in amazement as the 2.5m Blue Shark attacked the Rubbie Dubbie bag and tore it to shreds just below the surface of the water, its tail fin thrashing around with immense power….absolutely AWESOME!! viewing
Shark enthusiasts enjoying the Shark Cage waiting for next Shark to appear..earlier Divers were lucky enough to see two Common Dolphins swim right passed the cage…jealous !!
Common Dolphins were feeding a short distance from Atlantic Diver all day and provided great entertainment whilst we waited for the shark. A cute pod passed with a nursery of calves and had all of us cooing!
A few Blue Jellyfish floated past the cage and allowed us to explore their beautiful structure.
And sadly we had to say goodbye to Leyla…our Newquay Marine College ,Marine Conservation Work Experience student. Thanks for a couple of great weeks, she has experienced all weathers on the boat this summer and will no doubt join our team again soon
…good luck next year.
