Kings of the Oceans Unfortunately, the fear of sharks is common, mainly sparked by sensationalized stories, stereotyping, and films depicting them as dangerous killers. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, most of these animals are extremely docile and non-aggressive. Out of the 440 different species, only three are responsible for most human attacks. The most well-known species are the Great White shark, Tiger shark, Hammerhead shark, Bull shark, and, of course, the Whale shark. You only have to dive with sharks once to see how fascinating these animals really are. Sharks have fantastic sensory organs. They can smell their prey from hundreds of meters away, have nearly a 360-degree field of vision, and can see very well even in the dark. Its skin is made up of scales that significantly reduc friction while swimming fast. Another fascinating fact is that they have multiple rows of teeth so that when they lose them, they grow right back again and again. As you can see, sharks are intriguing animals that we learn more about every day. Get to know these creatures on a personal level and decide for yourself if they are as big and scary as Hollywood makes them out to be. Go diving with sharks today! © iStock/Extreme PhotographerWhale SharkThey are very peaceful and completely safe, making swimming with whale sharks an extraordinary experience.Learn more © iStock/VladoskanGreat White SharkDiving with great white sharks is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.Learn more © Alamy/Fiona AyerstTiger SharkIt is an extraordinary experience to dive with tiger sharks and witness their raw power and commanding presence.Learn more © Alamy/Nature Picture LibraryMako SharkThere are only a handful of places divers can reliably encounter mako sharks.Learn more © iStock/Howard ChenBlue SharkBecome a blue shark advocate by spending time diving with these majestic creatures.Learn more © AdobeStock/G Russel ChildressGreat Hammerhead SharkTreat yourself to an unforgettable adventure now and go diving with hammerhead sharks today.Learn more © Alamy-Christian ZappelScalloped HammerheadNo matter where in the world you dive with scalloped hammerheads, it is sure to be the experience of a lifetime.Learn more © Alamy/National Geographic Image CollectionOceanic Whitetip SharkDiving with oceanic whitetip sharks is an unforgettable and humbling experience.Learn more © Alamy/imageBROKERThresher SharkExperiencing this unique hunting method of tresher sharks live is like nothing you’ve seen before while scuba diving.Learn more © iStock-FionaAyerstLemon SharkContrary to the lemon shark’s menacing grimace with their protruding curved teeth, these animals are actually quite gentle towards humans.Learn more © iStock/Dimitrios StefanidisSand Tiger SharkDue to their calm demeanor, scuba diving with sand tiger sharks is a common and enjoyable experience.Learn more © iStock/HakBak1979Bull SharkScuba diving in clear ocean water with bull sharks can be a thrilling, one-in-a-lifetime experience.Learn more © iStock-Lindsey DoughertySilvertip SharkAs they eat mainly reef occupying species, silvertips are only found in the warm tropical waters.Learn more © iStock_strmkoSilky SharkIf you would like diving with silky sharks you may have to plan a trip that includes blue water diving in areas with large fish like tunas.Learn more © iStock-June JacobsenWhitetip Reef SharkWhitetip reef sharks are considered non-aggressive towards humans and are generally not threatened by human presence.Learn more © AdobeStock-Nikolai SorokinBlacktip Reef SharkBlacktip reef sharks are one of the most common sharks to see while diving in the Indo-Pacific region.Learn more © AdobeStock-hakbakNurse SharkNurse sharks are usually found resting on the bottom of the reef or inside small caverns - check out the map for all the best dive sites.Learn more © iStock-Nigel MarshWobbegongWobbegongs are also known as “carpet sharks” because of the shaggy looking beards that grow around their mouths.Learn more © AdobeStock-MagnusZebra SharkZebra sharks are found living on coral and rocky reefs in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific - here are the dive sites.Learn more © AdobeStock-Marc HenauerGrey Reef SharkDiving with grey reef sharks is always exciting as they are often times very curious about divers when they first enter the water.Learn more © Alamy-Steve Woods PhotographyOceanic Blacktip SharkHave you ever dreamed of diving with the oceanic blacktip shark? If so, check out here to explore them.Learn more © iStock-Martin VoellerAngel SharkIf you wish to add angel sharks to your list of shark encounters, explore the map.Learn more © iStock-ShaunWilkinsonSawsharkSawsharks are very unique looking sharks having a long saw-like snout edged with sharp teeth - here are the best dive sites.Learn more