Sharks. Most people have an opinion about sharks, especially Great Whites, whether they have spent time diving with them or not. In this article for Scuba Diver Life I take a look at the reality of these mysterious creatures.

There is growing worldwide fascination with — and a love for — sharks, and quite rightly so. Great white sharks, which are often thought of as terrifying killing machines, are particularly charismatic. There is a great deal more to these magnificent animals than meets the eye. Did you know that their eyes are not actually black? They’re actually midnight blue, and express deep curiosity and intelligence. With some of these common perceptions and misperceptions in mind, let’s take a look at fact versus fiction when it comes to this iconic species…

Read more: http://scubadiverlife.com/2016/02/11/great-whites-fact-vs-fiction/