Asian Diver – March 2018

(Steven Felgate) #1

By: Daniel Norwood


As shark tourism continues to grow in popularity each year,
an increasing number of dive operators are selling shark diving
trips, labelling themselves as “ecotourism” ventures that practice
“sustainable tourism”, but what do these terms really mean?


What Is Sustainable


Shark Diving?


The International Ecotourism Society
defines ecotourism as “responsible
travel to natural areas that conserves
the environment and improves the

well-being of local people”. This
statement has particular relevance
to shark tourism, and considering the
current state of our oceans, and the
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