If you want to start off the New Year by literally throwing yourself in the deep end, this is something a little less ordinary that's bound to have you embracing 2010 with a conquered fear and an adventure bug lurking inside.
Yes, you read right - diving with sharks. This is one thing you must tick off your list in order to become the ultimate aquatic adventurer. Believe it or not, it's not as scary as it sounds!
In an ironic role reversal, the shark cage experience involves you being put into a partly submerged cage, while ravenous sharks circle. If this sounds like fun then you’re probably a little crazy - but nevertheless it can be done.
Not for the fainthearted
Live bait is dropped into the water, and before long, the cage is surrounded with hungry sharks hunting for a tasty treat. The cage floats on top of the water so you can stand chest-deep and get oxygen easily. You can choose to snorkel or use the regulator mouthpiece for longer stints under the water, watching as these powerful sets of jaws glide effortlessly past.
Certainly one to get your blood pumping, the shark cage experience is not for the fainthearted, or the selachophobe for that matter.
Competition
Here's your chance to win one of ten passes to Kelly Tarlton's new SHARK CAGE experience.To be in to win, simply email "Shark Cage" to go-see-discover@aa.co.nz along with your contact details and the answer to the question below.
Do Shark Cage participants need to be qualified divers?
For more information, please visit Kelly Tarlton's website.
Terms and Conditions (PDF)
