Shark Reef

[Pongo]

There is nothing separating you from the sharks. There is a small shelf you step down onto before you start snorkeling where the water is about waist high. One time when I snorkeled, there was a stingray on the shalf and a couple of lifeguards making sure that no guests went near the stingray and stepped on it. So there is not glass or anything.

Most of the sharks are nurse sharks and stay near the bottom.

They feed the sharks plenty, so there would be no need for one to swim up and attack a human for any reason, unless it was intimidated - hence why they do not let guests dive under. Also, sharks are cold-blooded; they cannot regulate their own body temperature. Disney keeps the water in the Shark Lagoon cold enough to where the sharks are docile, but still active.

It's my favorite attraction at Typhoon Lagoon, Even though I am a bit sketchy about it. But that's not because I'm afraid of sharks. It's because I'm afraid of snorkeling.

 

[Connor002]

But that's not because I'm afraid of sharks. It's because I'm afraid of snorkeling.

Strange fear... :lookaroun

 

[Pongo]

Strange fear... :lookaroun

Yes. Well. It's true.

Snorkeling is scary stuff, man.

 

[Connor002]

Yes. Well. It's true.

Snorkeling is scary stuff, man.

And how would you feel about scuba diving? :lookaroun

 

[PamelaNiebergal]

Yes. Well. It's true.

Snorkeling is scary stuff, man.

I couldn't agree more. I hate note being able to breathe through my nose. Combine that with the shock of the cold water and I couldn't stop hyperventilating in the shark reef. I sprinted to the centre shelf stop, legs flailing uncontrollably. My DH thought I was drowning. Once I composed myself I was able to make it to the end, even managing to snap a few underwater pictures. I was proud of myself for that accomplishment but I can't see myself doing it again. Scuba diving would definitely be out of the question for me.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

EDIT: Hook, you beat me to it! Remind me to send the crocidile your way one of these days! jk :lol:

:wave:

 

[HoW]

I have a lot of experience with sharks and trust me, the ones in the tank are harmless not to mention that in the event that one of them even got close to a guest, Disney's biometric shark detecting automatic mounted harpoon guns would shoot them down.

Thank goodness for the automatic mounted harpoon guns! :animwink:

 

[saltmom1]

The sharks in Shark Reef are not harmful to people. They are predominantly bonnethead sharks, which are a tame version of a hammerhead shark. It is a different animal than hammerheads but they look very similar. If you want a thrill, pretend they are hammerheads. There are akso rays in the water and those do brush up against you sometimes. They just feel kinda like slimy velvet. The animals havre to live in a habitat that is conducive to their survival, therefore the cool water.
What's the matter with the temperature of the water ? I'm from New England. That water was warm ! :lol: