drrich2
Contributor
From what I've read in the past, the idea is to get the shark to pursue the fish chunk and make a close pass by the cage when doing so; the shark usually doesn't get the fish, though it happens (which ironically mimics natural predation; predators don't score a kill every time).
The recent big disaster with loss of life on the live-aboard Conception sparked a lot of inquiry and discussion into what may need to be done differently with dive boat design, amongst other things. Perhaps this incident will inspire a closer look at shark cage design. This is not the first time a great white has blundered partway into a cage.
Regardless of people's views on shark feed/baited diving, I think most everyone participating in the discussion values these animals as a majestic natural resource with limited numbers that we don't want harmed.
Richard.
The recent big disaster with loss of life on the live-aboard Conception sparked a lot of inquiry and discussion into what may need to be done differently with dive boat design, amongst other things. Perhaps this incident will inspire a closer look at shark cage design. This is not the first time a great white has blundered partway into a cage.
Regardless of people's views on shark feed/baited diving, I think most everyone participating in the discussion values these animals as a majestic natural resource with limited numbers that we don't want harmed.
Richard.