S. Africa Cage Dive Trip

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 becau...

We had a couple of Sub-Antartic Skuas flying next ro our boat this morning.  They are so powerful and beautiful. These guys were checking us out and hoping for fish handouts. They got a couple but had to work for it. One thing I learned is that these birds have pouches on the inside of their neck where they store food instead of eating it all at once. The pouches turn the food into a puree that they eat later on. They do this because these birds spend long hours and days over the ocean.

Video Update  (click to see video)

Video Update during boat ride back to shore  (click to see video)