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7th cage dive 8-23-17

So today we did our 7th cage dive and it was probably one of the best out of all of them. We had a total of 15-18 different sharks around the cage at various times and they all  have their own unique personalities. Some came in just for a look and didn't really go after the tuna head but there were a couple that were very interested and wanted the tuna head desperately. They came up to the cage and even tried to taste the cage in front of a couple of friends. It was amazing to see even from where I was in thr cage BUT my favorite was one when another shark actually swiped it's pectoral fin and tail against the cage in front of me. I really was tempted to touch it and DIDN'T because my love and respect from these animals has grown even more. Not only that but then the shark that bit the cage before we got out swam directly in front of my and we made eye contact. Her swimming was so delibrate,  slow, and stunning beyond words.

I wasn't able to get that on my go-pro because mine was acting up today but that moment of eye contact is seared into my mind and my heart. Earlier in the week I had the best advise from Chris Fallows and that was to see the big picture and not always look thru a camera lense. Today, in the cage that is what i did and it was the most beautiful and amazing experience I've ever had.

I only have a couple of days left before I come home and I'm wishing I had more time here. Tomorrow we leave for Gansbaai for the last day and half of our trip we do an early morning breach trip with Chris and Monique (his wife) and then our last cage dive here in Mossel Bay.

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