Fearless diver feeds a hammerhead shark (8 photos)

Feeding shots taken in the Bahamas hammerhead sharks. Fearless diver from the hands feeds a huge long shark about three meters. It turns out that these sharks are still modest. Before that the diver won their trust.





These shots were taken underwater off the Bahamas, in the area Bimini. They are fearless diver Eli Martinez feeds fish the hammerhead shark is only three meters long. The sight seems scary, but in fact, before this diver a few months dived and won their trust - so sharks are used to getting yummy.



Despite the frightening appearance of hammerhead sharks for some, they are underwater. introverts. These are humble comrades, and they need time to feel comfortable around people. "Sharks are not particularly interested in divers. They are more interested in the booty we give them offer. This is the second season we've been diving into the hammerheads sharks and interact with them,” says the diver.





"They are huge sharks, but very consistent predators. But these animals still need to be respected, and certain rules and personal boundaries," the diver said. Hammerhead populations is under threat. In recent years, it has declined due to hunting for them. valuable fins, after which hunting and trade began to be regulated. And in Native Hawaiian culture considers these sharks to be marine deities, protectors of people and guardians of the sea.