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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Local It is also important to note that the incident occurred around 9:42 p.m. The Bahamas Diving Association does not carry out diving exercise during these hours. This operation has a controversial history and does not operate under the Bahamas Diving Associations shark diving procedures and protocols that have been established to ensure safe interactive shark diving experiences. The Bahamian Dive Operators pioneered the interactive shark diving experience over thirty years ago and have safely taken tens of thousands of divers on these incredible experiences to observe these magnificent animals in their natural environment.We are saddened by this tragedy and will work diligently with the Bahamian Government to establish guidelines and procedures for these foreign vessels entering Bahamian waters to ensure proper safe diving procedures are followed. Neal Watson President, Bahamas Diving Association
RBPF MISSING: 63 year old American visitor to Grand Bahama Coast Guard suspends search for Texas diver
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John E. Petty disappeared Sunday, July 13, while on a night shark dive expedition at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Petty family, as we know there are no words that could ease their pain during this difficult time. Although Petty disappeared during a planned shark-interaction dive, the cause of his disappearance has not yet been determined. The incident is under investigation by the U.S Coast Guard and the Bahamas Government.It is important to note that this incident occurred on a U.S. registered boat the M/V Shear Water, which is based at and operates out of Lake Park, Florida. The boat is owned by Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures. Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures nor the M/V Shear Water is a Bahamian owned or based business and is not a member of the Bahamas Diving Association.