
Shark Ray Alley off the coast of Belize offers some of the world’s best snorkeling. In warm crystal-clear water I experienced a kaleidoscope of psychedelic queen angelfish, fluorescent orange and yellow hogfish, silver trumpetfish and pastel triggerfish. A large black grouper lumbered by me and then a gnarly-toothed barracuda caused me to gasp for breath.
On our second stop the crew tossed pails of bloody chum into the water, inviting us to jump into a swarm of tiger sand sharks. My mind raced to Shark Week and Sharknado: The sharks are in the streets and falling from the skies! I quickly opted out and then...!--more-->