tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370711998877298323.post7982707284218711005..comments2024-03-17T02:21:05.856-07:00Comments on Shark Diver : Shark Diving : Swimming With Sharks: 5 Questions With a "Shark Whisperer"Shark Diverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083749153637945426noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370711998877298323.post-47316086668810715462008-01-15T23:41:00.000-08:002008-01-15T23:41:00.000-08:00"Let’s face it; to the general public, sharks, lik..."Let’s face it; to the general public, sharks, like the Great White, will never win popularity contests and there will always be a macabre fascination with these predators."<BR/><BR/>While I agree that there is a macabre fascination, as we have with slasher movies and "true crime" stories, I heartily disagree with the former statement. With the gradually increasing exposure and scientific information available, people are starting to love sharks; I've converted many people with my own pics, and I never cease to get fascinated questions from everyone who sees them. - Not that I'm all great or anything, but you get the idea.<BR/>If we can successfully bombard public consciousness with the reality of the shark, I think we can overcome the "Hollywood" of the shark.the One called "Bitey"...https://www.blogger.com/profile/11303406160882783253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370711998877298323.post-67717697560201568882008-01-06T19:15:00.000-08:002008-01-06T19:15:00.000-08:00As an underwater photographer and deep appreciator...As an underwater photographer and deep appreciator of sharks in the wild. (including GWS sans cages) I congratulate you for making this film on an animal that too frequently is the poster child for shark fears and human frenzies.<BR/>I look forward to what will be a spectacular screening at the Aq of the Pacific with their must be seen screening technology.<BR/>I hope this will change minds that sharks can be dangerous but they must be conserved.<BR/><BR/>David McGuireAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370711998877298323.post-75949326232692085592008-01-05T10:35:00.000-08:002008-01-05T10:35:00.000-08:00Thanks for the comment SteveThanks for the comment SteveHorizon Charters Guadalupe Cage Divinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09624362913061595393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370711998877298323.post-33192496751117020252008-01-05T09:47:00.000-08:002008-01-05T09:47:00.000-08:00An informative and interesting discussion of the p...An informative and interesting discussion of the plight of sharks in general and the closeness of the great white to our California beaches. Steve ConleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com