High vis fins vs black fins

[giovannirescia]

Hi all - I'm looking to buy new fins and I like the idea of being easily spotted underwater; so I’m considering white/yellow/green/orange.
I've also read that some dive centers (especially for shark dives) prefer or even require all-black kit.
What are your thoughts? Have you seen this enforced anywhere?
For folks who chose black over color, why-wildlife behavior, photography, durability/scuffs, color fade, resale, something else?
And if you went high-vis, which color has been most visible in real conditions (blue vs. green water, day vs. night)?

Thanks!

 

[Landau]

My bright orange Scubapro Seawing Nova Gorillas get many compliments from my students on being easy to see in our murky, green, BC waters.

Just did 19 dives in Socorro with hundreds of sharks including Tigers and Hammerheads not showing any interest in them.

A dolphin however, did give them a tap.

 

[Searcaigh]

I use black Hollis F2 fins because that's the only colour they come in.

My regular buddy uses yellow Mares Quattros, I spot her easily.

 

[grantmac]

If I could find my preferred fins in bright orange I'd get them.

 

[lexvil]

White, orange or add on color, choices are out there even though the are not vast

 

[Shadowena]

I know it doesn’t directly answer your question, but people have told me that my backplate strap makes me easy to spot and stands out. Possibly another way instead of committing to colored fins.

 

[lowwall]

I've got three pairs of fins I use, they are all yellow. It not only makes it easier for my buddy to spot me, it makes it easier for me to find my fins in a dark closet or pile of fins under the seat in a boat. No dive op has ever had a problem with them.

I should note that I haven't done a shark feeding dive. But if that's on your (chum) bucket list and it turns out to be a problem, just rent for the day. Those dives don't require a lot of swimming.

 

[bradlw]

isn't green or blue that holds to the deepest depth
and blue tends to be a darker color so it's less visible
So a lighter or fluorescent green for the win?

 

[boulderjohn]

I've also read that some dive centers (especially for shark dives) prefer or even require all-black kit

I have never heard of this before. I don't think you have to include this as a consideration.

 

[Nemrod]

Actually, it is is a consideration. There are "shark ops" that do require non contrasting gear colors, basically, all black. What sharks see or might think or what gets their attention beats me. But if you are the one that looks/appears different, that might not be a good look to have. Predators, even human predators (as opposed to predators of humans) key on things that are hard to explain, but they know which one they want to eat, it is not random choice. I try not to be that one.

At depth the blue GoSport is more visible than the orange, kind of almost glows. Of course white is more visible than either. Orange kind of becomes a muddy brown.