Mandalay Bay’s Shark Dive at Las Vegas

From Examiner.com, written by Sue Richter, August 2, 2009

 

 

Las Vegas has many oxymorons…but scuba diving in sin city may take the cake. Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium scuba program opened June 2009, to certified divers for a down under experience like no other.

 

In the 1.3 million gallon salt-water aquarium you can enjoy a private dive with 30 + sharks, green sea turtles, green sawfish, rays, and reef fish. Many of the sharks are large, over 6 feet long.

 

Diving with these sharks is a bit of shark therapy. You will learn the behavior of sharks while in a safe surrounding. Not only is the environment safe but extra safety features including chain maille, a high-tech metal suit that sharks are unable to bite through, helps to ease the mind. Also, there are 2 dive instructors swimming with you, watching and guiding you through the tank. Prior to the dive there is an extensive briefing, for an educational overview and proper protocol while swimming in the aquarium.

 

To read more, click the following link: http://www.examiner.com/x-4707-San-Diego-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Mandalay-Bays-Shark-Dive-at-Las-Vegas

 

 

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