» Sharks return to restore and protect Maya Bay

Sharks have returned to Maya Bay, but their presence is no reason for alarm. Rather, it is a cause for celebration as their return heralds the success of efforts to repair and restore the environment of the landmark bay made famous by the Hollywood film “The Beach.”

Video footage taken by a drone shows blacktip reef sharks swimming among visitors in the crystal-clear waters of the bay surrounded by limestone karsts. While blacktip reef sharks have bitten people on rare occasions, they pose no serious threat to humans.

“Blacktip Sharks are actually fairly safe to swim with. As they are often located in more tropical waters and around coral…