Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium Shark Cage Dive Georgia Aquarium, currently the largest in the United States and second largest in the world. And the Shark Exhibit is their star attraction. Missed the opportunity to cage dive with sharks in Hawaii, so when I discovered this project, I was curious and signed up. This time, I will reveal this project to everyone. Arrive at the second floor counter of the aquarium half an hour early for check-in. Each team can have a maximum of 8 people, and there are two teams per day. Remember to make a reservation in advance. The staff took us to a small room to educate us on shark and diving safety. During the session, they will give out small gifts, including a T-shirt and stickers. Go to the changing room and shower room to change into your wetsuit. Each person has their own locker, so there's no need to worry about where to store your belongings. Arriving at the backstage of the aquarium, you can faintly see sharks swimming by and occasionally jumping out of the water. In addition, there is a small pool next to it where small sharks and rays are kept. After you are ready, the staff will help you put on a weight belt (very heavy! to prevent you from floating in the cage) and a helmet with earphones, so you can communicate underwater, very high-tech! When the oxygen tube is first inserted, breathing may feel a bit suffocating, but it gets better with adaptation. The diving mask is full-face style, so it is easier to use than the breathing apparatus we usually use. When you go into the water, you will feel the water slowly rising from your feet, submerging your legs and chest. When the water level reaches your neck, bury your face in the water to test the helmet function. If everything is normal, you can continue. The cage will dive into the shark and fish schools, experiencing them passing by you, while you also have the perspective of the fish in the aquarium, able to see the visitors who come to visit you. In short, compared to us visiting the sharks, this is more like the sharks visiting us... Underwater cameras are available to capture footage from various angles, and staff members can also provide you with a GoPro for selfies. After the experience, they quickly edit a beautiful video and send it to your email, so there's no need to worry about taking photos. After the end, the cage will slowly rise. Take off your equipment and you can go back to the changing room for a hot shower. They provide towels, shampoo and shower gel, so there is no need to bring swimwear or toiletries. Those who are particular can bring some facial oil, and people with long hair can bring a comb.