| Home | Trip Reports | Club Nights | Underwater Pics | Gimp | Non-Celebrity Diver | Events | 6 September 2010 |
| Blog | Archive | Medical FAQs | Competitions | Travel Offers | The Crew | Contact Us | MDC | LDC |
|
|
|
|
 |
SharkipediaRichard PeirceI believe in freedom, dangerous talk in our over-governed society, if an 'in power' politician reads these words I'll probably be arrested. I also believe that our 'health and safety culture' has gone too far. By saying that, I guess I don't only risk arrest, but probably execution as well!Why shouldn't adult humans of sound mind and body be free to dive with sharks at their own risk? I have serious misgivings about some shark feeding eco-tourism, but that's a different debate. What I am talking about here is the freedom of the individual to take risks. Provided all those involved in the activity are similarly consenting, the activity is run by experts taking into account any knock-on danger factors, and the sharks are not put at risk, then I defend the freedom of individuals to dive/swim with sharks. There are many who disagree with me, so perhaps we should consider what might happen if a health and safety 'expert' got involved in recommending a code of conduct for those diving with dangerous sharks... To read the rest of this article, you'll need to get your hands on Tanked Up Magazine. It's free. What are you waiting for? |
 |
|
Manado »
The Sea Doc Investigates: Coral Reefs and their Natural Ambassadors » The Overcrowded Planet Guide to Diving in SE Asia » Dry Sharm Dos and Don'ts: Nightlife » Liveaboard, At Last » An Armchair Diver's Guide to Technical Rig Setup » Dive Theory » Trip Report Index » |
||