Feeding Sharks Yeah or Neah!

[cherinere]

There has been a big controversy on shark dives with pros and cons on the situation How do you all feel on this matter.

One that the feeding of sharks gives us a better understanding of the species and their habits and should be allowed.

or That the feeding of sharks has increased attacks because they are now associating food with humans.

 

[miked]

Cher,
I've been on 2 shark feeding dives,which I enjoyed. I think it they do help us to understand the behavior a bit better- at least I feel a bit more "at ease" when I encounter a shark (species dependent, of course). I do have some concern about both the long range effects, if any, and the warnings raised by the " no feedings" folks.
I also believe that , as with many things, how it is done matters as much as if it is done.
I guess you could say that I'm a "definite maybe" on this issue- I think it needs to be looked at in greater detail.
Miked

 

[scubadweeb]

cherinere,
A little while back there was an active thread on this very subject. Actually, there were two! Very interesting reading as the opinions fluctuate! Have A look see, when you have the chance:
Scuba Board > General Scuba > Basic Scuba Discussions > SHARK FEEDING BANNED IN FLORIDA... (I think NETDOC started that one).

Check out these links

http://www.scubaboard.com/t3521/s.html DocVikingo
and
http://www.scubaboard.com/t3258/s.html NetDoc