This all started way back in June of 2009 when I had the idea to
create an iPhone App to promote the industry of responsible and
professional shark diving. After contacting many dive operations
and collating heaps of information I came up with the iDive
Sharks iPhone & iPod Touch App. As a way of giving
something back to the conservation of the animals I donate 20% of
profits to shark conservation, namely the Palau Shark Sanctuary.
The release of the App then pushed me to create a support site for
it. Just intending to be a Q&A site for those who bought it
this site soon became more than that. Folks started joining just to
share their love of sharks and uploading imagery to share that too.
So this got me to thinking that this same idea, minus the App,
could be applied to other genre's of scuba diving and also to
destinations. A monster by the name of MiDive
Networks was born and continues to grow. The sites are
still young but I'm pushing forward. Please read on for more info
on the App and where to get it.
How much is and where can I buy the app? - The App is
available via the Apple iTunes App Stores. The leading stores are
linked by the buttons showing the flags of the respective countries
below. If your country flag is not listed then quite simply enter
iDive Sharks into the search box in the Apple iTunes store
that you belong to. The App is priced at $1.99.
Want to check out the YouTube Demo Video of the App before buying?
Many people are fascinated with sharks, some dive with them, others
prefer a more educational approach. Whichever category you fall
into you can get hours of enjoyment from the The iDive Sharks
iPhone & iPod Touch Application. This item is to be used solely
as resource by those with a passion for sharks and shark diving.
The final decision to dive with sharks comes down to the individual
after careful consideration of the risks involved and the operator
with whom they elect. There are many professional operators out
there, a fraction of which are included in the Application. But
beware, there are also many cowboy operations jumping on the shark
diving bandwagon. Choose wisely and enjoy the experience.
Shark diving is an incredible experience, it offers the individual
an opportunity to find themselves at close proximity to a wide
range of species that are all too often demonized by the press and
targeted by unscrupulous fishing fleets. The sad fact that sharks
are becoming a dwindling commodity in our Oceans requires that in
order for us to interact with them we need to engage in attracting
them, normally done in the form of baiting. This in itself has
caused debate into the pro's and con's of shark diving from some
quarters. If done properly and with caution baiting for sharks
allows us to witness and learn about species that we would
otherwise rarely encounter. The Application outlines 20 species of
shark along with 31 Internationally recognized and respected dive /
interaction outlets from all corners of the globe.
Another one of the central features of the App is a slide show of
some 49 stunning images showcasing a selection of twenty shark
species that appear in the App. These images come from the archives
of some incredibly talented photographers from some of the most
intense shark diving action around the World.
By using the central feature of the App known as the 'Shark Picker'
the user may select any one of the shark species which will then
lead them to an information page on that species, further options
are to check on their distribution and also links to operators who
provide interaction tours based on five encounter scenarios,
feeding, educational, cage diving, Scuba and Snorkeling, for each
of the species.
We are currently welcoming dive operations wishing to be listed in
the Dive Operators listings of this website.
