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Animals: Shark Diving 101
Florida Aquarium staff learn how to work and swim among sharks as part of the aquarium's dive program, which also gives guests a chance to get up close and personal with the predators. Jorge Ribas visits the reef.
Added: Aug 3, 2011
Views: 2982 Views
Runtime: 02:45
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