On January 15, 2019 one of the largest Great White Sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) on record was spotted offshore of Oahu, Hawaii. When shark expert and world-renowned marine biologist and conservationist Ocean Ramsey and her team from One Ocean Diving spotted the shark, they did what many people fear more than death itself—jump in the water. Read on for a first-hand description of the experience from Ocean Ramsey.
Disclaimer: Ocean Ramsey and her team are experienced marine biologists and experts on shark behavior and do not encourage anyone to jump in the water with sharks or touch them.