Shark sightings keep tourists aside in most parts of the world , but that has n’t been the case around Guadalupe Island . For years , the Mexican destination has attracted thrill - seekers looking for nigh brush withgreat whitesin a safe surroundings . The island ’s 2022 shark view season may turn out to be its last , as Mexico has banned all shark - related tourism within the Isla Guadalupe Biosphere Reserve ( which include the island),CNN reports .
The newfangled constabulary aims to minimise human intervention with the marine ecosystem . Some of the most popular tourist activity off the coast of Guadalupe Island are John Cage dives , which allow divers to see great Edward White nerve - to - face in their raw environment . The H2O are oftenchummedwith Pisces the Fishes blood and component to pull in the predators , and such baiting can make them behavemore aggressively . The ban also prohibits drones in most case , which can also be used todistribute chumoffshore .
Some businesses operating in the area view this as the end of touristry to the island . Great lily-white shark time of year typically lasts from July to November , and companies have already had to issue full refunds for the upcoming summer . Others are nurse out hope that the restrictions are only temporary .
“ The great snowy shark national park at Guadalupe Island will reopen , ” Nautilus Dive Adventures posted onits web site . “ It might be tomorrow or it might be in five class prison term . ” For now , the Canada - base touristry company has intermit bookings for its cage - diving trips .
Cage diving remains the only safe option for neat blank shark fanatics itching to see the animal up near . They ca n’t be found in aquariums , despite numerousunsuccessful attemptsto keep them live in immurement . For the time being , cage diving is still effectual in other shark hotspots around the world , including South Africa and California’sFarallon Islands . And if that experience fathom too airless for quilt , you may always wait untilShark Weekto get your great bloodless localisation .
[ h / tCNN ]
