The Apex Predator experience

The Guadalupe experience is one I’ll never forget. Experiencing these apex predators up close is an unreal sight, as they all have different personalities and traits. The juvenile whites are little bastards and cunning, whilst the larger ones are so efficient with their mass underwater and will come check you out face to face, sizing […]

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Appreciation for grace and power

Amazing diving. Saw 5 great white sharks at the same time on one dive. I enjoyed the fact that I had 2 different experiences (and photos) when diving from the deep cage versus the surface cage. The sharks come in so close that you can see every detail of their faces and bodies. This was […]

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Trip Recaps – Unforgettable Sharks!

Trip 108 Feels like collecting sharks and more sharks at Guadalupe! This trip we saw some familiar faces from last few years, such as The Joker and Sad Face. They were very bold trying to catch the bait, and very gentle in gliding next to the cages, to the delight of our divers! Trip 109 […]

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My 11th Trip to Guadalupe Island

Excellent Trip! This was my 11th trip to Guadalupe Island to see and photograph the great white sharks. I began coming here in 2001. The past three days were one of the most memorable trips that I have experienced at Guadalupe. The new Nautilus Under Sea and her crew were so courteous and professional and […]

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Early season for female great whites?

After the first day of the trip, I was absolutely blown away by the shark action and the crew. Day 2 and 3 were no exception. Everything was wonderful from when the cages opened at 6:30 until we went to bed. Getting food and drinks served to us on the deck, so that we didn’t […]

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Picking up on shark behaviors and styles

My first dive day was magical. There is something about these majestic animals that pictures and words cannot capture. I got into the cage and turned to face open ocean. I immediately was awake. You could say the cold water woke me up or attribute it to the coffee I had prior to my dive. […]

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First time seeing white sharks – indescribable!

Today was my first time ever seeing white sharks and it was indescribable. I was in the surface cage right when it opened at 6:30am. Within 3 minutes I saw my first shark and I was absolutely blown away! I have been dreaming of seeing these sharks for a very long time, so today was […]

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