What do we know about sharks? Shark is the most perfect predator on Earth: it is constantly in motion, because She does not have a swimming bubble, there is no bone with a single bone - its skeleton fully consists of cartilage, the soup of shark fin contributes to the cure of cancer tumors. However, the most turons is the question - is there any sharks where they are going to go? In this post, do you learn about whether there are sharks in Dominicans? If there is, what kinds? How are they safe for a person?
Barrier Reef
Dominican on all sides is charged with a barrier reef, which is a natural barrier for sharks. In addition, for sharks, which represent a danger to a person, in Dominican Republic too warm water. Shark is enough big predator, their main diet is marine mammals: Marine seals, walruses, seals and dolphins. In Dominican, you can meet except that dolphins, and that is not often. So besides not comfortable, warm water, large sharks here are just nothing to eat :(
Dominican Aclas
However, think that the coast of Dominican has no shark at least - naively. Sharks are definitely there. Of course, to see them, you need to go far in open sea. Quite right if you want to see shark - more chances will be in caribbean than in the Atlantic Ocean. However, you can meet a shark on the Atlantic coast. An example may be a recent case in the coastal town - Bavaro. There fishermen killed the blue shark, which came to spawning. Before death shark I managed to give birth to several young. Despite the fact that potentially this kind is considered dangerous for man, Officially, not a single attack case was registered. The main diet of this species is fish, moles and waste. By the way, the middle length of the blue shark is 3 meters. To date, this species is considered extinct and listed in the Red Book. The coast of the Dominican Republic has a lot of plankton, it is for this reason once a year (February-March) here you can observe one of the biggest animals on Earth - humpback whales! However, not only whales love to enjoy plankton. Plankton is also a favorite delicacy the biggest fish on the ground -whale shark . Whale shark is absolutely safe for humans.The chip shark throat has a very modest size, total only 10 cm. In addition to the whale shark, the coast of the Dominican Republic is found another very rare view of the shark, eating with Plankton - a bigger shark. In addition to the above sharks in Dominican, you can meet the same sharulu-Nyanka, Caribbean reef shark (live in the Caribbean, the average size of 1.5 meters, dwells at a depth of 40 meters).
Thus, it turns out that sharks in the Dominican Republic do not represent any danger to people.So you can quietly swim and relax.
Bienvenido A La Republica Dominicana!
February 24th, 2011, 01:31 pm
Dominican Republic, Punta Cana, February 2011
One of the entertainment in Dominican In addition to the beach holidays in huge reservation hotels, zoos are invited to look at Tigers, Parrots, Iguan, as well as swimming in a natural habitat with dolphins, sea cats, nanny sharks and skates.
Resting in the resort of Punta Cana, you can go to Manati Park http://www.manatipark.com/ or in Dolfin Explorer http://www.dolphiner.com.do/.
We bought tickets to the last. From this park you drive around the bus, at the entrance to the park, depending on who you decided to swim (with dolphins / marine quotes / sharks), various bracelets are worn, and then distributed to groups.
2. Before bathing to all tourists, such a tiger is shown in obligatory.
3. It is fed with meat and shed milk on the public. Americans are interested in those who are not Siberian whether it is a tiger. The staff casually responds that Tiger Bengalsky, and the Siberian tigers are much larger.
After such a statement among Russian tourists, understanding in English, the proud expression of the face immediately appears.
7. This multicolored handsome man was twisted in front of my "soap" the most. Apparently, I wanted me to capture him in different poses. What he just did not get out.
8. Even straightened wings
9. The crushing ended in deplorable. He slipped off his branch and fell. I had to call for help to save the bird.
In the photo of handsome man in almost free flight).
10. After the tiger and parrots you get to the beach, where you are distributed to groups, you rent unnecessary things into the storage chamber and dress rescue vests.
The vast majority of tourists come to swim with Dolphins. Only 2 tourists came to swim with the sea cats and, as you guessed, another 2nd (I and my husband) came to swim with sharks and skates.
After you wear vests, you can walk before bathing and look at the desert Dominican beach - the full antipode is what you will see in any clogged hotel.
11. Here I realized that there is a paradise somewhere in Dominican. But it is definitely not on the hotel beaches, where for each square meter lies 2, or even 3 American-Canadian bodies.
19. On this photo, a Pierce is visible, which must be taken to get into the natural swimming pools.
24. The bathing area is fallen like such a grid.
26. In one of the first pools, the inscription "Sharks" is immediately striking.
28. This swimming pool for swimming with dolphins. Tourists are divided into groups of 10 people who account for 1 dolphin, with which everyone is swimming in turns, dance and exchange gentlemen.
34. Swimming programs with dolphins are different and cost different money. From 110 to 250 dollars per person. Duration 30-40 minutes. From the designated money 35 dollars is the entrance to the park itself.
36. We did not want to go to this park at all, because Russian guides talk only about the possibility of swimming with dolphins. For us, this is no longer relevant, since we did it in Turkey, what I told about
We completely accidentally saw the informational brochure about the possibilities of the Punta-Cana resort, where there were photos of tourists floating with sharks. We decided to ask the guide about it and ask about the cost.
In response heard that you can swim with sharks and it is worth it (attention!) 10 (ten!) Dollars!
We were surprised, the thoughts began to endorse that $ 10 was somehow completely frivolous and, most likely, this is unsafe. We were assured that everything will go well (and it was!) And the price is due to the lack of demand and the lack of the need to train sharks and skates, because it is useless.
37. So, by paying 10 bucks in addition to the input tickets to the park (35 dollars) we floated with 3 sharks and 2 slots, fed them with fish, kept in hand and stroked. Besides, no one was! It turned out individually! Not incomprehensible sensations!
You are constantly 2 instructors who make up what to do, and why not do at all, so that a small shark, with the most powerful jaws, you did not grab the floor hand).
First you float to the sharks in masks, looking at them under water. Then we get up on the shallow, where the water is on the belt and state them, keep them in your hands and feed.
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Here she is beautiful!
42. After swimming for tourists, an entertainment show is offered with marine quotes. Very cute and funny).
At the end of the story, I designate some nuances:
During swimming, it is impossible to photograph, all cameras are forcibly asked to hand out from the storage camera
If one of you does not bathe, then the second to remove the photo nor the video is not allowed, since you will deprive the bread of local photographers. With me, one American Oral using all possible phrases with the word "FUCK" due to the fact that he paid only for the entrance of $ 65 (it turns out that American operators are more caring tourists even more) are not allowed to photograph his wife floating with dolphins .
One photo on paper costs $ 15, the more you take, the cheaper the price, but they do not write a photo on the disk under any sauce.
Those who float with the sea cats and sharks (and, as a rule, from strength 2 people!), Extortioners from photoindustry do not notice and I freely removed how you understood how much I get to! Numerous fans of dolphins are forbidden to photograph.
Call these moments when visiting the park so as not to spoil yourself the mood and get bright frames from your holiday.
Good trip!
M Tourists are reasonably interested, whether there are sharks in Dominican. After all, always, even on vacation, you need to be on the check and remember the safety.
Shark is one of the most famous predators on Earth. They relate to the subclass of plastides and possess such characteristics: an extended body having a torpedo-shaped form; big fin; Many sharp teeth on each of the jaws. Today more than 450 species of these predators are known. The length of the smallest individual is about 17 cm, and the biggest - reaches 20 meters.
Sharks are found in the waters of the oceans and seas, ranging from depth 2 km to the surface itself. Most of them are predators, but some species (gigantic, whale, bigger) are powered by squid, planktones and small fish.
Is it worthwhile to fear sharks in the Dominican Republic
Actually sharks in Dominican Republic. But the country from all sides is charged with barrier reefs, which becomes an obstacle for these terrible predators. For sharks that can become dangerous for a person here too warm water.
The greatest probability to meet shark - on the Atlantic coast. However, it is much more if you go out into the open sea. Mostly sharks inhabit the waters of the Caribbean.
Whale shark, rarely happens nearby resorts and safe for people
In Dominican Republic there are blue sharks, sailing here on spawning. This species represents a threat to a person, but still not fixed a single accident. The blue shark has a length of about 3 m and today is listed in the Red Book.
In addition, in Dominican waters, there is another kind of danger that does not represent for tourists - whale sharks. They feed on fine fish, plankton and molluscs. In addition to blue and whale, there is a bigger, caribbean reef and local shark-nyanka.
Of course, to say that the sharks in the Dominican Republic are not impossible. But the attacks of these predators happen very rarely. Recently, only 6 cases on the space of the entire Caribbean have been recorded. Experts argue that in the Puerto Plata area, the danger is practically excluded.
Shark-Nyanka is often found near the coast of Dominicans, but is considered safe for a person.
At the fishery of sharks in the dawn and at the later time, just in this watch the greatest probability of meeting with them. There is a danger in January-March, when humpback whales sailed in the Dominican Republic to the Honeymoon. Gorbachi love the plankton very much, which is also present in the ration of Shark. For those who want to protect themselves and do not want to go out into the sea, the center surveillance center has recently been built.
The most favorite "dishes" sharks are walruses, sea seals, dolphins and seals. In the Dominican coastal waters there are only dolphins, so there is little sharks here. But it is still better not to dive into the cluster of dolphins.
Dominicans are hunting for a shark nanny for food. The attacks on them happen, but more often with fishermen who go out into the open sea or hunting from the outside of the reef.
Such a beautiful "Usach" Lobster can be seen in coastal reefs
Precautions
The possibility of a meeting with sharks off the coast of the Dominican Republic is small, but you should not neglect precautionary measures. To avoid attacks, remember the following rules:
Safety during the rest is the question that has been interested in many tourists recently. Because of the events in Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia and other countries of the Middle East, as well as because of frequent incidents in Thailand and other Asian countries, many tourists when choosing a place for recreation attach great importance to security issues.
Is it dangerous in Dominican? Despite the fact that crime in Dominican Republic, as in many other Latin America, is not a rare phenomenon, the safety of tourists is pretty well here.
Dangeries in Dominican, of course, is, but you will not be able to name a single country in which there are no dangers. We can only say that in the past few years in this country there was not a single serious incident with tourists from Russia.
In this article we will tell about the main dangers for tourists in Dominican Republic and give some tips to help you make your stay in this country as secure as possible.
Can I swim at night in Dominican
Although you are unlikely someone forbidden to swim at night in the ocean / sea, still do not recommend that. Why? The fact is that at night under water there is practically nothing visible, and the probability of coming on the sea hedgehog or some other maritime creature is much higher than during the day. At the same time, no rescuers on the beach will not be at night, so no one will help you.
As for the pools, in most hotels it is forbidden to swim in them from 7-8 pm.
Hurricanes in Dominican Republic
The hurricane season in the Dominican Republic begins on June 1 and ends on November 30th. According to national meteorological management, the critical period in relation to the possible impact of this natural phenomenon in the country - the period from August 15 to September 15. Records over the past 120 years show that the country has suffered during this period at least from twenty hurricanes, five of which had the most catastrophic consequences. These are Hurricanes Lilis (1894), San Zenone (1930), Agnes (1966), David (1979) and George (1998). According to researchers, cyclonic activity has changed in 1995 to a hyperactive period, which can last two or three decades.
Approximately 80 tropical cyclones are developing in the world every year, and about half of these cyclones reaches the strength of the hurricane. Many nascent in the Atlantic cyclones take place a little north of the Dominican Republic and go to Mexico or south of the United States. Sometimes they reach the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean, where they are assigned a new name in accordance with the specified list for cyclones or typhoons, as they are called in some areas of the Pacific.
Is it possible to get to the hurricane in Dominican? If you go to this country from June to November, then the risk to get to the hurricane is, but the greatest probability of this in August and September, and the smallest thing in June and November. In general, the probability of getting into a powerful hurricane in the Dominican Republic is small, although if you pay attention to the cyclicalness of the last five powerful hurricanes, it can be assumed that the next such hurricane will be in the coming years. Nevertheless, even if you are not lucky enough to get into such a hurricane, then you should not worry, because Dominicans are always ready for this natural phenomenon. Hotel buildings in this country are constructed with the possible impact of hurricane on them. In addition, there are often shelters near hotels.
Tsunami in Dominican Republic
Are Tsunami in Dominican? The last powerful tsunami, which collapsed on the shores of the Dominican Republic, occurred in the distance 1946. Although predicting such a phenomenon as the tsunami is quite difficult, still the Caribbean is not the place where powerful tsunami often happens.
Tsunami in Dominican Republic in 1946
More than 100 people died and another 20 thousand remained silent as a result of the tsunami, generated by an earthquake of magnitude 8.0, which occurred on August 4, 1946 off the coast of Nagua (North Coast of Dominicans). The tsunami penetrated several kilometers to the Matanasas community, where the wave height was about 2.5 meters. The earthquake is greatly felt in some districts of Haiti, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the eastern part of Cuba. Tsunami caused serious damage to the northern part of the Dominican Republic, from the Samana to Puerto fee.
Although the wave had a height of only 2.5 meters, she penetrated a few kilometers deep into a major damage to Matanasas. The maximum wave height was estimated at 4-5 meters. Such a wave fell on Nagua.
Earthquake in Dominican Republic
Not so long ago, the island of Spaniario, on which the Dominican is located, survived a strong earthquake. True, it happened in Haiti on January 12, 2010. This earthquake, which was preceded by fluctuations and small movements, had a capacity of 7.3 points on the Richter scale and led to the death of more than 2000 people. In addition, hundreds of thousands were injured, and not only from the earthquake itself, but also from the other troubles caused by him, such as floods, cholera and hunger.
There are two lines of faults in the Caribbean. The first of them extends to the west of Jamaica, and the second fault line runs from the north to south along North Cuba and Haiti. This suggests that such cities such as Port-O-Prince, Kingston, or Santiago de Los Caballero are subject to the greatest danger. Dominican is unlikely to suffer greatly from the earthquake, although it cannot be excluded. In any case, Punta Cana, La Roman and other resort areas of this country are relatively far from the fracture line, so the likelihood that the epicenter of the earthquake will be near these resorts, very small.
Diseases in Dominican Republic
How can I get infected or get into Dominican? Theoretically, tourists can get sick in Dominican Malaria, Zika virus and cholera. Nevertheless, in practice it is almost impossible. Only one case is known when the tourist returned from Dominican Republic to Russia with Zika virus.
In general, if you take all precautions and do not do nonsense, then the risk of sick of some serious illness in the Dominican Republic will be practically zero.
Is there a mosquito in Dominican? These insects are in any tropical country, and the Dominican is no exception. In the resort areas, mosquitoes are often disturbing tourists, especially those who have not taken any precautions against them. In addition to unpleasant bite, mosquitoes can transmit serious diseases such as Zika virus and malaria. Therefore, it is important to do everything to drive away from yourself mosquitoes.
Mosquito activity may vary depending on the season, time of day, weather conditions and a particular area. In wet areas (natural pools, lakes, swamps), mosquitoes are usually a lot. In addition, at a rainy period of the year, mosquitoes are usually more than during the dry season. Also keep in mind that the activity of mosquitoes is usually higher during twilight and at dawn. In order for the mosquitoes not disturbing you, try to use different means, such as repellents, sprays, creams. Avoid penetration of mosquitoes into your number, do not leave the windows open. If possible, you should not use perfume, cologne, body creams, hair polish, etc., as the fragrance attracts mosquitoes.
Despite the fact that at present, only one tourist from Russia infected the Zika virus in Dominican, the total number of victims from this virus of tourists is more than a hundred. Most of them are Americans, which is not surprising, considering that tourists from the United States are the most numerous in Dominican Republic.
Since the Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, it is important to ensure that you are not subjected to the bite of these insects. About precautionary measures we wrote above.
Malaria in Dominican Republic
Do not believe those who say that there are no malaria in Dominican. But the fact is that the country is under the preliminary liquidation stage of this disease. There is a moderate risk of malaria in rural areas of Western regions (on the border with Haiti). In large cities of the Dominican Republic, there is no risk to infected with malaria, and in the coastal resort areas this risk is very low. Back in 2004 there was an outbreak of malaria diseases in Punta Kane, but at present this area is considered one of the safest in this regard.
In the Dominican Republic in recent years the number of cases of malaria disease is rapidly reduced. Back in 2012, about 1,200 cases of malaria disease were recorded, but in 2015 the number of such cases fell below 300.
Dangerous animals Dominicans are another fear of tourists traveling to this country. One of the most terrible animals for tourists is shark. Are there any sharks in Dominican Republic? Yes, these marine animals live in waters near this country, but the last attack of sharks on people in Dominican Republic was recorded a long time ago.
You should not worry too worry about sharks in Dominican, as most types of sharks that can swim close to the coast are actually harmless. Hazardous sharks usually do not swim to the shore at a distance of less than 2-3 kilometers. In addition, in Punta Kane, most hotels have barriers that impede access sharks, and small boats track this zone to prevent an unpleasant surprise for tourists.
So now you know that you are not worth afraid of sharks in Dominican, if you do not plan to swim far.
Snakes in Dominican Republic
Is there a snake in Dominican? Bad news is that snakes here are, but good news - they are not dangerous. It is even difficult to imagine that in the country with large rainforests there are no poisonous snakes. Moreover, to meet here a non-team snake here, you need to try hard. The fact is that some snakes in Dominican are under threat of disappearance, and other snakes are caught in order to obtain any medicines and funds.
In Dominican Republic there are only a few kinds of snakes. The most popular of them is the Dominican Boa (Break). This snake does not represent any danger to a person and, as a rule, approaching the houses only because it feels the presence of mice. Dominican Break can have a length of up to four meters. Its color can be any: ranging from black and brown and finishing with gray and red. It feeds on small vertebrates and lives in the forests and on the shores of the rivers. Sometimes, the blows appear on plantations, but they benefit, as they eat the birds and rodents harmful to agriculture, frogs and other small vertebrates.
On the island of Spaniards there are three endemic types of "green snakes", which live mostly within certain ranges. These snakes can be found in all known resort areas, except Punta Kana. Although all these three types of snakes are a bit and try to hide when the person approaches, still bites happen. According to those who suffered from the bites of these snakes, numbness is felt in the field of bite. But no one in Dominican died after the bite of these snakes.
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