2 angles of this interaction 🤩😳 #tigershark #sharkdiving #oceanconservation #ocean #hawaii #sky

1 interaction, 2 angles, 1 of my favorite sharks filmed by 2 of my fav peeps🩵. I don’t usually have 2 angles of the same interaction so I figured I would share in case it helps anyone better understand behavior, technique, or gain perspective. This tiger shark is shark ID Luana, she has a slightly broken jaw but her disposition is generally calm and gentle, rarely pushy, but remember, in animal behavior it is best to never assume and always be ready for the most intense encounter so I check myself right before greeting her that although I recognize this individual and her current posture is relaxed, she’s also taking a direct line to me and my dear friend and fellow conservationist @nataliekparra next to me who shared her @gopro angle you see featured in the 2nd half of this video. From her angle you can see that Luana’s Jaw is broken, but even at the moment of contact she doesn’t lift of push, she senses I am not a prey item and moves off and on after satisfying her curiosity. The 1st angle @juansharks filmed can look a bit daunting for someone to imagine themselves being in such a position but if you go in the sharks home, the ocean, while this is a possibility, it’s very rare unless you’re in deeper water or hanging out over a drop off. Panicking and swimming away would be the worst thing to do if approached by a large shark, but that’s traditionally been the natural human reaction to an unfamiliar predator. I hope through educational programs open to the public, like @oneoceandiving and educational resources like my book and online course that ocean-goers will learn a deeper appreciation for the natural behavior of sharks and safety techniques and response for those rare “curious” moments. . Please always only go purposefully shark diving with a trained and experienced shark behavior and safety specialist, but just as you would probably want to go with an experienced guide tolearn about lions if exploring an African savanna, or bears if enjoying a Forrest, it’s wise and respectful to learn more about the local wildlife and environment before you enjoy time in their wild home 🩵 I hope this video inspires people to learn more about shark behavior & safety