Incredible emotions and adrenaline alone with the Sharks on Oahu
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Ocean Addict Shark Excursiones invites you to swim with sharks without a cage, as well as the best snorkeling on the island!
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The company’s team are passionate lovers of the ocean and everything connected with it. Committed to protecting, preserving and stewarding the waters of Hawaii. The team reflects this passion and living the Aloha style on every tour and is happy to pass it on to guests.
Ocean Addict was founded in 2000 and was the first to offer swimming with sharks in Hawaii. Captain Donovan Kaps, professional instructors, photographers, and the entire company team have been swimming with sharks for many years and are certified diving masters.
The Ocean Addict team will teach you how to behave in water with sharks, provide detailed instructions, provide the necessary equipment, and also monitor your dive. All you have to do is enjoy your new unforgettable experience! And a professional photographer, at your request, will take stunning photos and videos.
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Ocean Addict also offers snorkeling, sunset walks, private boat and catamaran rentals, diving, and whale watching. Fishing on request.
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Hawaii becomes the first US state to ban shark fishing
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Hawaii banned the intentional capture or killing of sharks in public waters effective Jan. 1, 2022, to protect marine ecosystems. The online publication PlantBasedNews reported this on February 11, citing data from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
“We are well aware of how important sharks are to maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. We also recognize their importance in the cultural practices and beliefs of Native Hawaiians,” said DLNR Division of Water Resources Chief Brian Neilson.
The law applies to all 40 species of sharks that live in the oceans surrounding the Hawaiian Islands.
Shark populations are vital to ocean health. Sharks are apex predators, meaning they play a key role in supporting species below them on the food chain.
“They help eliminate the weak and sick, and maintain balance with competitors, helping to ensure species diversity.
As predators, they change the spatial habitat of their prey, which changes the feeding strategy and diet of other species. Through spatial control and abundance, sharks indirectly support seagrass and coral reef habitats,” explained ocean conservation organization Oceana.
The new law contains some caveats. For example, catching sharks for “public safety” is permitted if the DLNR grants permission to do so. Additionally, killing a shark in self-defense or defense of another person is also legal. Persons holding “special operating permits” issued by the DLNR are also exempt from this regulation.
Violation of the law will be punishable by “significant fines.” $500 for the first crime, $2 thousand for the second and $10 thousand for subsequent crimes.
Incredible emotions and adrenaline alone with the Sharks on Oahu