The Oceanic White Tip may not be the largest shark out there, but holy cow does it make up for it in energy level. This shark wasted absolutely no time and came charging straight at us to get a closer look. A good friend of mine in Hawaii, a true professional, joined us in the water and was able to safely handle the interaction. I always say that sharks are not man eating machines, but they are not harmless puppies either. It is important to understand how to read their behavior and to know specific information about the species you are interacting with.