Hawaiian Monk Seal Underwater

Hawaiian Monk Seal

 Inside a partially underwater cave which leads out to the ocean I encountered one of the rarest sea creatures on Earth. Less than 2000 Hawaiian monk seals remain around the Hawaiian islands. These intelligent and curious animals are so few in number that a massive protection effort has been put in place. Volunteers help tape off beach areas where the seals rest and vast tracks of the northwest Hawaiian islands has been turned into a protected area called the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.

Shark Vision

When holding your breath, diving into a cave, and staying long enough for your eyes to adjust, a sight like this can make you skip a beat. Fortunately I was hoping to see a shark when I dove into this cave. It is a white tip reef shark at one of the many caves at 5 Graves, aka. Turtle Town, in Makena, Maui.
Being in the water with a shark is a magical experience that is becoming rarer and rarer. If you are afraid of sharks then take the time to really find out the truth behind shark attacks. You are more likely to be hit by lightning...twice.