The Crazy Shark Lady: Swim with Sharks

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Seuss Loves Sharks

Shark Photo of the Day

A stunning photo of a Great White breach.

Shark Story of the Day

The other day I was in Costco and I ran across one of those PBS Cat in the Hat books that was entitled Hark a Shark! Naturally I bought it and it is chock-full of information! I am noticing more and more positive shark things being geared towards kids so that they don't follow in the Jaws generation's footsteps! I think educating people about sharks is the only way to change their views. When people are afraid of sharks that's because they think they are "man-eaters." That is just not true. Most of the time when a shark mistakes a human for prey, it will take a bite and spit it back out, then leave in search for a seal. Most of the fatalities on humans result from blood loss, not consumption. So keep our youngsters educated so they won't be scared to swim in the ocean! This is important!

Shark Shirt of the Day

Got this when I stayed at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas for a night.
They have sharks in their swimming pool. No, literally. See:

Shark Object of the Day

This is my super spiffy light up etched shark. Oooo pretty lights!

Shark Fact of the Day

Humans are the #1 predator of sharks, but killer whales, crocodiles, and seals have been known to eat them as well.

Shark Art of the Day

How beautiful is this painting!?

Shark

Shark Meme of the Day

Such a helpful shark!

Shark Treat of the Day

Shark cupcakes! How cute did these turn out!?

Shark Want of the Day

Why do I not own these? Seriously!?

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

The Great White Dream

Shark Photo of the Day

The Thresher Shark - Cute face, wicked tail!

Shark Story of the Day

You now know that I swam with nurse sharks in Mexico, but that's just the beginning. Eventually I would love to go diving with Reef Sharks in the Caribbean, Whale Sharks in Mexico, and the variety of sharks that hang out at the Great Barrier Reef including Tiger Sharks. The big dream, however, is to swim with Great Whites. I know you think I'm crazy, but they are my favorite! They are so beautiful and fascinating and I know they are misunderstood and much more gentle than everyone believes. One Shark Week I even saw a guy riding on the dorsal fin of a Great White. How amazing would that be! I'm not an idiot. I know it's something I have to work my way up to and have professionals with me, but I hope it's something I can cross of my bucket list one day. I also want to go to South Africa and watch Great Whites breach...from a boat. No worries!

Shark Shirt of the Day

This is probably my favorite shirt I own. Orange Shark, I mean come on!
Got this gem in Sea World along with the orange necklace.

Shark Object of the Day

I got this shark in Labadee, Haiti. It is carved from a river stone and I think it is so beautiful!

Shark Fact of the Day

Sharks have always had a bad rap.

Ancient Greek historian Herodotus claimed that sharks destroyed a Persian fleet in the 5th century B.C.E.

Shark Art of the Day

This girl has the sickest nail designs I've ever seen! Awesome!

Jaws

Shark Meme of the Day

I will cuddle ALL the sharks!

Shark Treat of the Day

These cheese and crackers look a little fishy!
This is my "sharky" take on cheese and crackers.
I used my cookie cutter to cut the sharks out. They turned out really cute. :)

Shark Want of the Day

Apparently this is THE book for all shark lovers
to own, and yet, I do not own it!

Monday, August 5, 2013

A Magical Moment in Mexico

Shark Photo of the Day

A little boy in Indonesia riding his "pet" Nurse Shark. So cute!

Shark Story of the Day

In May 2012 I went on a cruise to Jamaica, Haiti, and Mexico. In Mexico I got the experience of a lifetime! I got to pet, feed, and swim with Nurse Sharks! It was such an incredible moment in my life! There was this one amazing moment when I dove down and was swimming along when all of a sudden one of the sharks came right underneath me and we began swimming in tandem. It was absolutely magical. I can't wait to swim with more sharks in the future!