{"id":66,"date":"2026-10-01T21:01:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T19:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/safety\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T22:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:39:39","slug":"safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiger Shark Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section dd-section--hero has-media has-overlay-left min-h-80 valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__media\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-group-1600x1200.webp\" class=\"dd-section__img\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-group-1600x1200.webp 1600w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-group-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-group-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-group-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-group-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-group-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-group-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-group.webp 2000w\" \/><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Tiger sharks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 style=\"--dd-lw:13\" class=\"wp-block-heading dd-fit\">Our tiger shark<br>protocol<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-subtitle wp-block-paragraph\">Respect. Awareness. Control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every tiger shark dive follows the same clear protocol, designed to keep divers and sharks safe.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<nav class=\"dd-subnav is-sticky alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section-nav\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/behaviour\/\">Behaviour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/safety\/\">Safety<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/conservation\/\">Conservation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section no-media has-overlay-none min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dd-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Step by step<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"--dd-lw:9\" class=\"wp-block-heading dd-fit\">The tiger shark<br>dive protocol<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your guide explains each point in the briefing and is with you during the whole dive.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><ol class=\"dd-steps is-timeline no-images wp-block-dropdive-steps\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<li class=\"dd-step wp-block-dropdive-step\" data-dd-reveal><div class=\"dd-step__body\"><span class=\"dd-step__num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"dd-step__title\">Briefing<\/h3><p class=\"dd-step__text\">Behaviour of tiger sharks, signals, positions, entry and exit, and what to do in every situation.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-step wp-block-dropdive-step\" data-dd-reveal><div class=\"dd-step__body\"><span class=\"dd-step__num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"dd-step__title\">Positioning<\/h3><p class=\"dd-step__text\">Divers settle on the sand or rubble in an assigned line, close to the guide, keeping arms and hands close to the body.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-step wp-block-dropdive-step\" data-dd-reveal><div class=\"dd-step__body\"><span class=\"dd-step__num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"dd-step__title\">During the dive<\/h3><p class=\"dd-step__text\">Stay low and still, watch the sharks without chasing or touching them and follow the guide\u2019s signals at all times.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-step wp-block-dropdive-step\" data-dd-reveal><div class=\"dd-step__body\"><span class=\"dd-step__num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"dd-step__title\">Ascent<\/h3><p class=\"dd-step__text\">The group ascends together, watching the water around them, and boards the boat following the crew\u2019s instructions.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-step wp-block-dropdive-step\" data-dd-reveal><div class=\"dd-step__body\"><span class=\"dd-step__num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"dd-step__title\">After the dive<\/h3><p class=\"dd-step__text\">Debriefing on the boat: what you saw, how the sharks behaved and your questions.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section no-media has-overlay-none min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section has-background has-bg-secondary-background-color\"><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dd-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can join<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul style=\"--dd-cols:4\" class=\"dd-features is-band cols-4 wp-block-dropdive-features\">\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--certificate\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15 15m-3 0a3 3 0 1 0 6 0a3 3 0 1 0 -6 0\"\/><path d=\"M13 17.5v4.5l2 -1.5l2 1.5v-4.5\"\/><path d=\"M10 19h-5a2 2 0 0 1 -2 -2v-10c0 -1.1 .9 -2 2 -2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v10a2 2 0 0 1 -1 1.73\"\/><path d=\"M6 9l12 0\"\/><path d=\"M6 12l3 0\"\/><path d=\"M6 15l2 0\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Advanced Open Water<br>(recommended)<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--gauge\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 12m-9 0a9 9 0 1 0 18 0a9 9 0 1 0 -18 0\"\/><path d=\"M12 12m-1 0a1 1 0 1 0 2 0a1 1 0 1 0 -2 0\"\/><path d=\"M13.41 10.59l2.59 -2.59\"\/><path d=\"M7 12a5 5 0 0 1 5 -5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Good buoyancy<br>control<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--diver\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19 12a1 1 0 1 0 2 0a1 1 0 0 0 -2 0\"\/><path d=\"M2 2l3 3l1.5 4l3.5 2l6 2l1 4l2.5 3\"\/><path d=\"M11 8l4.5 1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Minimum 30+ dives<br>(recommended)<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--heart\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.5 12.572l-7.5 7.428l-7.5 -7.428a5 5 0 1 1 7.5 -6.566a5 5 0 1 1 7.5 6.572\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Good physical<br>condition<\/span><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section has-media has-overlay-left min-h-60 valign-center width-content alignfull dd-cta wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__media\"><img width=\"1799\" 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