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ok my hubby, harry, asked me too find out if he has to worry about sharks while snorkeling, LMAO! i told him i doubted these people who run these trips would be in business if they were feeding the sharks! But, seriously, is there a danger?
Hello Tamlyn,
I had read in a dive book about the VI that over the past century only 4 shark attacks had been reported in Virgin Islands waters. When you ask residents on St. Thomas they typically can only recall one - the one mentioned below.
Richard, a board user, had posted an article about it; here is a clip:
"On April 20, 1963 a 10-foot ridge-back carcharhinid shark attacked and killed Lt. John Gibson, USN who was swimming at the surface in Magens Bay, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands without swim mask or flippers. This is apparently the first authenticated shark attack in the Virgin Islands..."
If you want to read the whole article, use the search option for the message board and look for "sharks" and it comes up.
Its uncommon to even see them, and if you do its likely to be a nurse shark while diving.
--Islander
thnx Islander, he feels better now,lol!
There was a couple at the beach yesterday who reported seeing a shark (type unknown) at Buck Island, day before yesterday. That's the first time I've heard of anyone seeing any sharks there except some babies. When the shark saw the people, it rapidly swam away. I have never seen any sharks while snorkeling.
THNX RIC! I WON'T TELL HIM ABOU THAT THO!LOL
