This is a truly fascinating discussion. My Guest today is Nathan Mejia, who resides in Florida, USA. He is 27, and works in the computing industry after graduating with a degree in Computer Systems. Do you know anyone who has gone shark diving in a cage? Would you ever do it yourself? What if I told you that my guest today not only went shark diving, but did it without oxygen, and without a cage. Yes, you read that right.
Episode highlights:
- [02:14] - Nathan introduces himself
- [04:36] - Briefly compares colombian and dominican cultures, since he is 1/2 1/2.
- [06:44] - Deep dive on fascinating topic of shark diving experience, where and when? Jupiter, Florida, U.S.A
- [08:18] - Idea of diving with sharks, with no cage, normal amongst population or just you and your friends?
- [10:20] - Reviews online, or just word of mouth?
- [12:06] - No intellectual bias, reviews gave him confidence, despite mathematical probability that he could be eaten alive or injured. Bigger chance of death by vending machine.
- [13:06] - Description of show notes will show website of company he used (see below)
- [13:23] - What preparations be it mentally, physically?
- [15:05] - 1.5 miles out from coast of Jupiter, chum the water, establish controlled environment.
- [15:44] - Are sharks encountered on every outing?
- [18:06] - What previous diving experience have you had? Not certified Scuba, no need. Free Diving, build resistance in own lungs, less gear needed.
- [20:06] - The moment you break 6 feet, the sharks will come up to you.
- [21:19] - Sounds absurd, just need to swim, and you can be with these dangerous animals. No reviews seen of people losing limbs.
- [23:38] - If you dive nude, higher chance of being attacked?
- [25:56] - Each species of shark behaves and reacts differently to humans.
- [26:54] - If you dive when sharks are hungry, is there a bigger chance of being attacked?
- [28:22] - How much was the experience per person? Grand total $350.00 U.S. Includes professional photographs, videos.
- [31:04] - If shark decides he wants you for dinner, what can an instructor do?
- [32:25] - Bullsharks, Sandbar shark, Reef sharks.
- [35:00] - Eyeballing you, 8.5 ft shark, male vs female. Females larger, 400lbs plus.
- [37:20] - Do these sharks turn on each other in a predatory way? Bullsharks run the show.
- [38:01] - They even eat car tyres, Continental vs Michelin. Apex predators in their ecosystem.
- [40:20] - No cage. Movies with cage scenario vs excursion without a cage. Do some sharks necessitate a cage in all circumstances? A great white would probably require cage in most circumstances.
- [42:50] - How scared were you on a scale of zero to ten compared to any other life experiences? 7/10 rising to an 11/10.
- [44:39] - Always maintain eye contact, and don't turn your back. Don't show fear or panic even if you're terrified. Remain calm.
- [45:08] - 8 inches from my face!!! WHAT?!
- [47:03] - "I'm not food!". Fight or flight response vs. education.
- [49:30] - Just listen to the pros, even if you get nervous. Worse case scenario, die a legend.
- [51:24] - Would you do it again?
- [52:42] - Spear fishers In Hawaii encounter tiger sharks.
- [53:06] - Final question for Nathan, how did it develop you as a person? What did it teach you about life?
Shark Addicts - Company in Jupiter, Fl, U.S.A. //
w: http://sharkaddictsdiving.com
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