Divers Filming in a Cage Get Pooped on By a Great White Shark

Have you ever wanted to go diving with sharks? You’re in luck! There are plenty of ways to get up close to these amazing ocean predators safely. Cage diving is one of the most popular because you can be in the water right alongside sharks while still being protected by a strong metal cage. The shark is more likely to just be curious and swim around than get aggressive and attack. But that doesn’t mean that the diver won’t get up close and personal with parts of the shark that they’d rather keep at a distance.

Watch the Terrifying Video Below

In this hilarious and oddly terrifying video, a group of divers get a first-hand view of an amazing shark and its poop. The video begins with some really spectacular footage of the great white shark swimming through the water. One diver is able to capture the video from a cage nearby. As the shark gets closer to another cage where three divers are taking photos and video, it’s easy to get a good idea of the scale of this animal. They snap away as the animal gets within a foot of the cage.

Suddenly, the shark jerks and a giant explosion of poop appears. The divers react as expected, trying to get away from the gross cloud. The one behind the camera makes noises of disgust and surprise. But since they’re in cages, the divers have to just wait for it to pass. Smaller fish flock to the site in search of a little snack. While it looks gross to us, these divers got an amazing first-hand view of the cycle of life in nature.

Do Great White Sharks Attack Divers?

While great white sharks are predators and will attack when looking for food or feeling threatened, attacks on scuba divers are rare. When given the choice, sharks will generally go for other prey that they find more appealing. While shark attacks are rare and cage diving adds an extra layer of protection, swimming with sharks isn’t for the faint of heart.

It is more likely that a shark attacks because it is startled or feels threatened. That’s one reason why shark attacks in shallower water are a bit more common. Sharks in shallower water may feel more vulnerable or be unable to get away. In deep water, sharks will generally just swim away if they feel threatened.

This shark likely wasn’t looking for something to eat. After all, there were plenty of fish right there that the shark could have easily made into an afternoon snack. Instead, the shark poops and swims right away, leaving the divers with the messy aftermath and the fish with a snack.

While the footage likely wasn’t what the divers expected to get, it’s very valuable when it comes to understanding sharks and ocean life in general. The video clearly shows the shark’s movement as he poops. It also provides a clear view of the fish who come to feed on the waste.