Should the environmentally conscious diver visit and dive in aquariums ? Kristina Pedder considers the ethics of captive shark dives , looking closely at three operations in the UK
As concern for the environment and awareness about our impact on the planet continue to grow , ecotourism may provide a glimmer of hope for the future of sharks . Is this over-exploitation of these majestic animals or will it have the power to protect them and provide livelihoods to replace shark fishing ? Such tourist encounters with sharks take many forms ; the most common are boat trips , underwater shark watching and cage diving , but did you know that you can keep your travel miles to a minimum and dive with sharks in aquariums in the UK ?