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Shark Week: Coming Soon…
Shark Week is coming soon… our friends at LiveAboard.com give the lowdown on what’s in store this July.
WHAT IS SHARK WEEK?
Shark Week 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Shark Week and is sure to be one of the best, with Discovery Channel going all out to celebrate with more than 19 hours of shark programmes.
WHEN IS SHARK WEEK 2018?
Shark Week 2018 begins on 22nd July 2018 and runs until Sunday 29th July 2018, providing eight days of shark-filled shows.
SHARK WEEK 2018 LATEST NEWS
Discovery Channel teased Shark Week fans with a promo featuring Shaquille O’Neal, mistaking Shark Week as ‘Shaq Week’, when they announced the start date of Shark Week 2018. A Shania Twain promo has since been released on 5th June 2018, gearing up fans for the big event.
SHARK WEEK 2018 TV SCHEDULE
Discovery Channel have released the Shark Week 2018 programme schedule and it will include a number of Shark Week specials:
Shark Tank Meets Shark Week
The celebrity investors of ABC’s hit show Shark Tank will take to the water for Shark Week and go swimming with sharks to learn about the issues they face. The celebrities will each pair up with an oceanic organisation and decide which charity to award $50,000.
Cuba’s Secret Shark Lair (working title)
One of the largest sharks ever recorded ‘El Monstruo’ was captured in Cuba in 1945 and huge shark sightings around Cuba have continued since then. One of the main attractions when scuba diving Cuba is the sheer diversity of sharks and Cuban waters are home to around 100 shark species. Researchers for this show are searching for large great white sharks and hammerheads in Cuban waters.
Great White Abyss
Guadalupe Island, Mexico is well known as the premier destination for cage diving with sharks and is visited by massive female white sharks during October and November each year. The Shark Week team returns to Guadalupe Island this year to search for the biggest great white sharks they can find.
Divers can experience great white shark diving at Guadalupe with the Solmar V liveaboard.
Tiger Shark Invasion (working title)
Shark scientist Dr Neil Hammerschlag heads to the Galapagos Islands to observe how tiger sharks, new to the area in the last 10 years, are affecting the marine ecosystem at this world-class diving destination.
Monster Tag (working title)
The New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is joined by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Olympic skier Lindsey Vohn for this special. The team of athletes join marine biologists working hard to conserve sharks with the latest satellite technology.
Jaws in Paradise (working title)
The Bahamas is well-known for Tiger Beach liveaboard diving and the chance to get up close and personal with numerous tiger sharks. The Shark Cam returns in 2018, this time investigating the private lives of bull and hammerhead sharks in the Bahamas with Doc Gruber and Dr Tristan Gutteridge of the Bimini Shark Lab.
Son of Jaws (working title)
Dr Craig O’Connell, a shark scientist and Shark Week host, goes in search of giant great white sharks off Long Island, New York. This iconic area gave rise to the legendary Jaws and the big sharks in the area were hunted and killed after the film’s release. Dr O’Connell finds out if “the bloodline of Jaws continues”.
Bear vs. Shark
Bear Grylls has survived some of the world’s most extreme environments. This time he is going up against sharks to test his skills as the ultimate survivor.
Air Jaws vs. Orca (working title)
Five great white sharks washed up dead on South African beaches in 2017, confirmed as eaten alive. Shark biologist Alison Towner and conservationist Chris Fallows investigate if two well-known orcas Port and Starboard have taken to hunting great white sharks and what can be done to save the great white sharks from being wiped out by this ultimate predator.
Sharkwrecked (working title)
Shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder joins a marine survival expert in a daring 48-hour experiment to discover which sharks are attracted to humans in distress and what really happens when a shipwreck occurs amongst sharks.
The Laws of Jaws (working title)
Are shark attacks the result of shark behaviours or human behaviours? A team of expert divers investigate why shark attacks occur, by re-enacting real-life incidents in real time.
Uncaged: Shark vs. Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey, the WWE Superstar, goes diving with mako sharks in New Zealand.
Great White Mama (working title)
Where do the pregnant great white sharks of Guadalupe Island go to give birth to their pups? Dr Mauricio Hoyos believes they go to Baja California. This western state of Mexico is a popular dive destination thanks to abundant schooling hammerhead sharks, whale sharks and giant manta rays. Dr Hoyos’s team of scientists track pregnant great white sharks to confirm a birthing ground in need of protection.
WHERE CAN I WATCH SHARK WEEK 2018?
Shark Week episodes are available to purchase and view online through Amazon and iTunes. Shark Week episodes are also available on the Discovery Channel website for cable subscribers.
DIVE LIKE EVERY WEEK IS SHARK WEEK
To really live the Shark Week experience, divers can go shark diving and find out for themselves what all the fuss is about. There are great shark diving destinations around the globe, with something suitable for all diver experience levels and even non-divers. Find out more in Best Places to Dive with Sharks.
Discover liveaboard diving holiday solutions around the world at Liveaboard.com.
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Dived Up Publications announces the release of The Diver and the Cookby Lasse Spang Olsen
A ship lost. No survivors. A grim recovery mission begins, pushing a team of commercial divers well beyond their comfort zone.
Braving treacherous conditions, saturation diver Nico van Heerden single-handedly combs the cramped, debris-strewn, zero-visibility Jascon 4 shipwreck searching for any sign of the lost crew.
Then, in a scene akin to a horror movie, while exploring a small, isolated compartment, Nico feels a tap on his shoulder. Could someone have survived underwater for over sixty hours?
The Diver & the Cook is the incredible true story of a seemingly impossible underwater rescue. With first-hand accounts, authentic images and detailed reconstructions, author and documentary maker Lasse Spang Olsen brings this gripping tale to life. The book is the result of over four years of work, including intensive interviews, access to previously unknown material, and deep study of conversations and film recorded during the actual incident.
Witness the unwavering determination of the human spirit as Jascon 4 galley chef, Harrison Okene, fights for survival after his ship goes down. Meanwhile, rookie saturation diver Nico van Heerden faces a daunting challenge: spearheading the rescue mission in a perilous underwater environment. With time running out, what rules must the dive team break to save Harrison before it’s too late?
An unprecedented operation, this story provides a unique perspective on the dangers and challenges faced by divers, showing the importance of teamwork and communication in high-risk situations. An incredible survival story against all odds, with an equally surprising aftermath.
Quote from the author, documentary-maker Lasse Spang Olsen:
“There are a whole lot of different versions of this story out there. But I believe that by speaking directly to the key people involved, creating meticulous reconstructions and doing original research we have dug much deeper and got far closer to the truth about the rescue and the sinking than anyone has ever managed to before.”
About the author
Author and veteran filmmaker Lasse Spang Olsen – in a 40+ year career – has participated in stunts and FX on over 600 films, directed eleven features and filmed extensively underwater. He’s led expeditions uncovering historical mysteries like the Flying Enterprise wreck and documented adventures worldwide. He’s also a producer and lecturer. Originally published in Denmark as Dykkeren of Kokken (February 2024), this is his fourth book.
The Diver and the Cook (ISBN 978-1-909455-61-0) is released on 12 November 2024 in paperback and ebook. It is available via online retailers, bookstores, from DivedUp.com and to the dive trade via Nautilus UK.
Dived Up Publications website: www.DivedUp.com
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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
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