@leeinthesea: In 2022, I did my very first shark dive in Oahu. I was definitely nervous beforehand and had no idea what to expect. We’ve all been conditioned to fear sharks from the terrifying scenes we see in movies, but the moment I was face-to-face with them underwater, I realized that couldn’t be further from the truth. My nerves instantly disappeared and were replaced with a calm feeling I can’t quite put into words. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to swim alongside different species of sharks, and every encounter has only deepened my respect and appreciation for these incredible animals. 🩵 🦈 Shark dive & photos: @Mickey Smith Dive weight belt & mask: @brightbuoydiving