As snowbirds flock south, an unseen visitor begins gathering offshore.  Every winter, Florida’s shark migration begins off the coast of the Palm Beaches.  These shark species play a vital role in the health of our ocean ecosystems.  Now, after more than a decade of research, shark scientists are seeing a shift in the behavior of these apex predators. 
 
Join us to learn from local shark expert Dr. Stephen Kajiura. Then, go diving alongside Dr. Kajiura to see sharks in the wild!
LEARN ABOUT FLORIDA’S SHARK MIGRATION
DIVE WITH A SHARK EXPERT

LEARN FROM A SHARK EXPERT

Learn how researchers at Florida Atlantic University’s “Shark Lab” conduct aerial surveys with airplanes and drones.  They use acoustic and satellite telemetry, and underwater video monitoring to study sharks.  Perhaps most interestingly, they utilize animal-borne data loggers.  These tags, placed on wild sharks, send detailed data to the lab.
Scientists monitor the movements and distribution of blacktip sharks as they migrate up the eastern seaboard.  In recent years, this distribution has shifted.  As the oceans continue to warm, sharks no longer migrate as far South as they once did.
This change could have drastic impacts on multiple trophic levels. 
 
Florida’s shark migration brings in seasonally important predators.  Learn how changes to their migratory patterns will have lasting consequences for the health of our reefs.
 
Find out what the future may look like for shark populations. 

DIVE WITH SHARKS

Next, dive alongside a shark expert on Sunday, February 25 as you observe sharks in the wild. Drift over the deep reefs and wrecks of the Palm Beaches searching for reef, lemon, nurse, and bull sharks. During the surface interval, chat with Dr. Kajiura about the species you saw and Florida’s shark migration. Ask questions and learn more about these amazing creatures!

Palm Beach Shark Dives take place on deep (70′ – 90′) reefs and wrecks. Divers must be Advanced Open Water and Enriched Air Nitrox certified to participate on deep dives.

Palm Beach Shark Dives are not baited. Pura Vida Divers practices passive observation of our favorite marine species in their natural habitat.

Ready to learn about Florida’s shark migration, and then dive with sharks in the wild? Save your spot at the Social Night and on the Sunday morning dive! Have questions, or want help booking? Contact us at (561) 840 – 8750 or email reservations@puravidadivers.com. 

BECOME A SHARK ADVOCATE

Sharks need you!  Pair your Lemon Shark Dive with a PADI Project AWARE Shark Conservation specialty class. 

Learn about the causes of declining shark populations. Understand the actions you can take to become a knowledgeable and passionate shark defender.  Help dispel misconceptions by learning how you can act to protect sharks.