Shopping With Sharks
Shopping With Sharks
Shopping with Sharks
Bangkoks latest temple to the shopping god Siam Ocean World in the basement of Siam Paragon is your chance to get thrown into the deep end and gawk at raggedtoothed sharks while your other half eyeballs Gucci shoes. The dive takes place in a three millionlitre tank in the Deep Ocean exhibit the aquariums fiberglass rocks were artistdesigned but all the marine life from the algae to the threemetre sharks are real.
Films such as Jaws have fostered the modern collective fear of sharks so turning for most people at least the idea of diving into a shark aquarium into an unthinkably dangerous concept.
Sounds scary? Dont be chicken. The most dangerous thing that could happen is bumping into a rock which is why weve got you all padded up says Robin Lloyd one of the friendly fellows from Planet Scuba who leads the dives. Everyone is provided with all the necessary equipment including a fullbody wetsuit with hood gloves and boots. Divers without certification must do a morning training session in a nearby pool before taking the plunge and certified divers who have not dived in the previous 12 months must take a refresher course. In an open water dive in the ocean theres no guarantee that you will see any of these amazing creatures so its a great opportunity to view unforgettable marine life whichever way you turn. Like a gift basket this floral feast has been carefully packaged by human hands for maximum enjoyment.
Shark species in the tank include leopard tawny nurse bamboo and Africanimported raggedtooth sharks. Theres no need to wet your wetsuit because none of these sharks will attack people unless seriously provoked. Once in the water however there is no guarantee that that knowledge will necessarily insulate you from the primal fear of big pointy teeth. Dive packages range in price from 5300 to 6600 Baht depending on your level of scuba diving experience. Friends and family receive discounted tickets to Bangkoks premier aquarium Siam Ocean World if they watch you dive.
Whilst in Thailand why not check outsome of teh country’s best three beach destinations
Koh Lao Liang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/kohlaoliang.shtml
Ao Nang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/ao_nang.shtml
Railay/Tonsai: http://www.andamanadventures.com/railaytonsai.shtml
About the writer: Runs Andaman Sky Co. Ltd specialising in climbing and diving trips to Thailands best beach destinations.
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