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WhitE ShArkS 1) Nov. 21- 27, 2) Dec. 1 - 7, 3) Dec. 9 - 15, 2019
BigAnimals Expeditions | GrEAt
Great White SharkS
of iSla Guadalupe, Mexico
With two cages and only ten guests, it is possible to literally
stay in the water from morning to night; the only limiting
factor is your ability to stay warm.
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OurVessel
Sharkwater is a 134" owned by US
based NGO Fins Attached. Participation in
the trip help support the effort in
education to save sharks. The vessel is
outfited with five double ensuite cabins
with private head and shower . there is a
large living room housing a full
entertainment system and computer. the
boat is fully air conditioned, has a water
the experience purification system, plus a Nitrox blending
system.the vessel can accommodate 10
passengers, in luxury. We make sure
BigAnimal Expeditions offers this trip to a maximum of ten divers. if you choose to everyone gets a unique, personalized
remain in the cage lowered to just below the water’s surface and breathe through air experience with as much time in the water
provided from a hookah line,. Diving certification is NOT required. as they can handle.
With two cages and only ten guests, it Sharkwater has the capacity to carry
is possible to literally stay in the water for
isla Guadalupe Departing our two shark cages allowing our only 10
hours, few past guests stayed two hours gateway city of Ensenada, mexico, a 90- number of guests maximum amount of
and were rewarded, for that you must
minute van drive south of San Diego, time in the water. An automatic hoist
have 5 or better 7mm wetsuit and a hood,
California, isla Guadalupe is an overnight raises and lowers the cages, one at water
glove are recommended and or Drysuit
180 miles boat journey. the island’s pine level ands second one to 30 feet deep .
also useful for long stay in the cage. The
and cypress trees condense cloud An added bonus we have on board a two
only limiting factor is your ability to stay
moisture into fresh water springs, person submarine, capable for 1,000 dive,
warm. in order to make sure everyone gets
supporting a community of plants along for 3 to 4 hours at extra cost of $2,000 per
time in both the surface cage and in the
the top ridge of the island. Sealers intro- person. With the sub, we will be able to
submerge cage, we devise a schedule that
duced goats to the island, and when their study and photograph the behavior shark
divides our divers into two groups that
enterprises failed, the island was wiped in deep water.
clean of most vegetation. Every shoreline
take turns in the two cages. the depth
bend has a unique sheer lava rock Amos’ availability to share his expertise on
cage is lowered four times every day, and formation. Fur seals perch on large
each group gets to use it twice daily. For the various aspects of photographing
boulders, elephant seals, also with pups great whites in this environment. using
example, on the first day of diving, Group are inclined to slumber on rocky beaches.
1 will enter the 30-foot cage at 8am and both strobes and ambient light.
12pm, and Group 2 will use the cage at FINS ATTACHED - The mission of Fins
10am and 2:30pm. the following day we Attached, a US based 501(c)(3) non-profit,
will alternate the order to ensure all our is to conduct research, promote
guests have the same opportunities to conservation, and provide education for
dive with these mesmerizing predators. in the protection of the marine ecosystem,
between deep cage divers, diver can enjoy beginning with sharks. Sharks, as apex
unlimited amount of hours in the surface predators, maintain ecosystem balance.
cage, and most people only take breaks to All life on earth is dependent on our
warm up in the sun before returning to oceans. Your participation in this
the beautiful blue waters of isla expedition supports this work.
Guadalupe. BigAnimals Global Expeditions - been a
long-time supporter of Fins Attached
and we hope you join us to make a
difference. Thank you and welcome
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felt that he did the great white a terrible
disservice by writing his book “Jaws.”
research has found that recorded bites
typically related to a naturally curious
shark searching for a tasty morsel. humans
are not on the great white's menu when
they are "sample biting." While this is not
a comforting distinction, it indicates that
great whites would rather release their
victims than prey on humans.
Diving with these perfect predators is
an eye-opening and absolutely unforgettable
experience. i would challenge anyone to
find a more exhilarating way to spend six
days. Guadalupe’s impressive water
visibility sets the perfect backdrop for
these great white encounters. the first
time you see the silhouette of one of
these huge sharks begin to emerge out of
the blue, your heart will skip a beat. Part
“ Nature at its Best. listen to Your heart pound.
Shortly after sunrise, our adrenaline spikes and excitement and anticipation
peaks as the SharkWater crew lowers two cages into the water
” of this reaction undoubtedly has to do
with our perception of these amazing
animals as the ultimate killing machine,
but it is also partly because of their
undeniable presence and obvious
off the Northern shoreline of isla Guadalupe.
dominance over their underwater realm.
For many divers, it has been a long-
these perfectly evolved predators rule
time dream to have a close up encounter
their world, and being only a few feet
with the great white. Donning five or
away from such a magnificent and powerful
seven-millimeter wetsuits, hoods and
creature will at once humble and amaze
gloves, and adding additional weight to
you. the images and memories you create
help us remain negatively buoyant in
during this week in the waters around
the cage, we will shortly have that long
Guadalupe island will stay with you always
awaited face-to-face encounter with the
and will forever change the way to see
ocean’s apex and world’s largest predatory
and understand this king of sharks.
fish, the magnificent great white shark.
Pristine, clear waters with visibility ranging
from 60 to 100 feet, and 68-72 degree
Guadalupe’s volcanic beach is home to a
fur seal colony along the edge of the
the Great White Shark
water temperatures are the conditions island’s deep drop off, the primary Growing to an average length of 15 ft
for our in-cage experience. attraction for the great whites. We have (4.6 m), and weighing as much as 5,000 lbs
As we eagerly wait, we’ll admire a selected the one peak week for our (2,268 kilos), the great white’s slate-gray
brilliant sun rising over Guadalupe island. expedition: The period of October onward upper bodies blend with the Pacific’s
this 98-square mile (22 mile long) starkly is the arrival of the mature Elephant seals to rocky coastal sea floor. they are named
beautiful landscape is a geological Guadalupe, the adult seal are rich in for their white underbellies. Streamlined,
wonder. Environmentally isolated and bloober and therefore the main target and torpedo-shaped swimmers, their power-
surrounded by deep water, there are diet for sharks. Late November is peak ful tails can propel them to speeds up
dramatic views along the north end of migration season for the great whites and to15 miles (24 km) per hour.
the island which peak to 4,200 feet. it’s the best time of year to see the largest highly adapted predators, their
Some areas of colorful red volcanic layers females, some exceeding lengths of 18 feet mouths are lined with more than 300
are visually comparable to areas in the (6 meters). Last week of November we will serrated, triangular teeth arranged in
Grand Canyon. be alone, all other vessels left and we have several rows. to detect prey they have an
all the sharks for us, no competition, more exceptional sense of smell. their organs
sharks more action. Quickly you realize can sense tiny electromagnetic fields
that thi.s majestic shark is more fearsome generated by prey. Found in cool, coastal
in our imagina-tions than in reality. the waters throughout the world, there is no
iconic great white is one sleek, weaving reliable data on the great white's global
swimming machine. they have long been population. their numbers are decreasing
billed as the most ferocious killer world precipitously due to overfishing and acci-
wide, and although the majority of shark dental gill net entanglements. CITES
attacks are attributed to these sharks, even Apendix II listing Great white as protected
the author Peter Benchley species in the USA and Mexican water.
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BigAnimals Expeditions | GrEAT WHITE SHARK 1) Nov. 21- 27, 2) Dec. 1 - 7, 3) Dec. 9 - 15, 2019
Great White Shark
1) Nov. 21- 27,
2) Dec. 1 - 7,
3) Dec. 9 - 15, 2019
GrEAt WhitE ExPEriENCE: 30 years
WhErE: f isla Guadalupe
DAtES: 1) Nov. 21- 27,
2) Dec. 1 - 7,
3) Dec. 9 - 15, 2019
AVAilABility: Only 12 spaces
DurAtiON: 7 days
mAx NO. OF GuEStS: Maximum 12
PriCiNG: $6,450 per person, sharing
Submarine Dive, 3+hours, $2,000 per dive
AmOS NAChOum rEGiStrAtiON: Deposit of $2,150
Expedition leader VESSEl: 142' Sharkwater
Amos has 30 years experience diving ACtiVitiES: Cage diving & Submarine
with Great White Sharks off long island
New york, Australia, South Africa, and off Enhance your tEmPErAturE: Water 68-72F (20-22C)
the Farallon islands, San Francisco. Air 60-80F (16-27C)
Amos is also a very accomplished
photographic skills triP PriCE iNCluDES:
professional photographer who was the
BBC wildlife photographer of the year in
with Amos. • 6 days onboard SharkWater
• 2 days cruising to Guadalupe
2007 and 2008.
throughout your trip Amos will be
the Experience is • 4 days great white shark diving
• shared accommodations
available to provide you with expert
coaching on various aspects of photo-
Priceless! • All meals and diving services
• Tanks, Nitrox, weight and belts
graphing the sharks and their environment,
with special attention paid to how to get BigAnimals’ unique Services – leadership by experienced
the best performance from your equipment raising the bar of services in every expedition staff
using both strobes and ambient-light adventure we operate around the • All meals throughout the voyage
photography. world is our policy. aboard the ship including snacks,
Amos uses his leadership and photo- We lead by example with immaculate coffee and tea
graphy skills to artfully capture the lives safety record. Each wildlife expedition • land travel arrangements; transfers
of Ocean Giants whose existence is is carefully scouted before offered to from San Diego to the vessel & Back
under threat, but whose hope of survival the public and we schedule departures • Comprehensive trip preparation
is linked to us communicating the truth. only during peak animal presence and bulletin will be sent after deposit
BigAnimals Expeditions are designed behavior displays, led by Amos Nachoum’s is made.
to add value to your life experience, to and based on his 35 years of diving and
generate attention for endangered photographing Ocean Giants. triP PriCE ExCluDES:
species, to aid in their preservation and Our Great White Shark Expedition is
to provoke public awareness and opinion. • Airfare to and from San Diego
strictly limited to only 10 privileged • hotel charges on arrival and
guests. this is with consideration of the departure days in San Diego
shark’s welfare and behavior, your safety • Personal charges such, laundry,
and provides you with room to move meals ashore, bar,
freely, ample space in which to photo- • Submarine dive - $2,000, 3+hours
graph and film, with personalized atten- • insurance – mandatory you own
tion and advice. travel, health, and diving with
evacution insurance
• Park and Visa fee – about $100
• Gratuities
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Great WhiteS itiNerarY > 1) Nov. 21- 27, 2) Dec. 1 - 7, 3) Dec. 9 - 15, 2019
daY 1
November 21, Dec. 1 or Dec. 9
– ArriVE: San Diego and stay overnight at
a hotel of our choice, Wyndham Bayside
(1355 North harbor Drive San Diego)
about 10 minutes taxi ride from the
airport.
daY 2
November 22, Dec. 2 or Dec.10 - at 7:30am
we meet at hotel lobby the van that takes
us to mexico we head for Ensenada. this is
usually a 90-minute ride,
depending on border crossing, visa for-
malities and traffic. As soon as we reach
the port in Ensenada, we board our ves-
PAymENt POliCy AND DEPOSit:
sel. We leave at midday for our 18-20
When we receive your deposit, we will
hours crossing to isla Guadalupe. send you a comprehensive and detailed
trip Preparation Bulletin about the
daY 3 - 6 experience and the destination.
All trip costs are subject to change
November 23 - 26, Dec. 3 - 6 or Dec. 11 - without prior notice until your reservation
14 is confirmed.
– ArriVE Guadalupe around 10Am and as A deposit of 33% of the total trip price
is required to secure space on the trip.
soon as the two cages are in the water,
Full payment is due no later than 90
great white shark diving begins. During days before departure.
our Four days on site, the dive deck is We reserve the right to sell any space
open for action and excitement from 8Am that is not paid in full by 60 days before
to 5Pm. departure.
DEPArt: Guadalupe by 2Pm on the last CANCEllAtiON POliCy
day of diving and start the 18 to 20- hour -must be made in writing.
cruise back to Ensenada. -more than 90 days before trip: Deposit will
be refunded less administration fees
-90 days or less before trip:
daY 7 Deposit will be refunded if space is sold, less
unrecoverable costs of sales, and
November 27, Dec. 7 or Dec. 15 administration costs.
– ArriVE Ensenada at midday and return -No refund is made for unused part of the
by our organized transfer. The border itinerary.
the following are subject to change:
crossing to the USA can take one to two
-Cost of services which are not
hours. In 20 minutes after we pass included in the expedition price
immigration the USA we arrive to San -Flight time and schedule
Diego and bring you to the airport if you -Weather, water temperature, and
have a connecting flight on that day, animal behavior
estimated time after 3pm Dates and prices are subject to change
without prior notice
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ApplicAtion Form
Expedition Great Whites Sharks | Expeditions Date: 1) Nov. 21- 27, 2) Dec. 1 - 7, 3) Dec. 9 - 15, 2019
PErSONAl iNfOrmAtiON
first Name last Name
Date of Birth Gender: female male
Address
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trip price $6,450 per person, double occupancy. Deposit of 1/3 of trip price is required to secure space = $2,150 Non-
refundable final payment due 90 days before departure.
Please make your check payment to BigAnimals Expeditions, 189 Evans Ave #A, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Overseas
payment can be done via bank wire, instructions will be sent to you upon receipt of this application.
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travel insurance is prerequisite and mandatory on BigAnimals adventures.We need to have your policy number.
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how do you rate your Diving Skills? Beginner inter Advanced Expert
how do you rate your Photography and/or Video skills?
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