Rumor or fact?

[morecruise4me]

Shark attacks increased in Blue Hole area? Has anyone heard of there being increased...or even any...problems with sharks while diving or snorkeling in this area? I told a friend of mine that we were planning to go snorkeling in Belize and she said she had seen a TV program a few months ago about a problem because of a meat processing plant dumping into the waters and causing the sharks to be more aggressive. I googled it and couldn't find anything on the subject, so I'm thinking there must be a mistake. Anyone have first hand info? I want to put this to rest once and for all! :confused:

[vmom]

I don't have any info to offer, but am also curious about this.

 

Have you tried posting this on the board for snorkeling/diving? I wonder if there would be more response on that board since the more serious divers would check in there.

[iceburg1]

Shark attacks increased in Blue Hole area? Has anyone heard of there being increased...or even any...problems with sharks while diving or snorkeling in this area? I told a friend of mine that we were planning to go snorkeling in Belize and she said she had seen a TV program a few months ago about a problem because of a meat processing plant dumping into the waters and causing the sharks to be more aggressive. I googled it and couldn't find anything on the subject, so I'm thinking there must be a mistake. Anyone have first hand info? I want to put this to rest once and for all! :confused:

 

Take a look at

 

http://www.belizeforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=000664 and

 

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/friends-fishing-in-belize-just-a-bit-east-of-the-barrier-reefshark-attack/515868504 and

 

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/friends-fishing-in-belize-just-a-bit-east-of-the-barrier-reefshark-attack/515868504