Hi Bez, There are always sharks in the ocean, but there have been no (0) recorded attacks on snorkellers or divers in Varadero that I can find. Relax and enjoy yourself, just like everyone has been doing for years! Remember this: far more people are killed by falling coconuts than sharks (so dont fall asleep under a tree!)

There is nothing in Cuba that's land-based that can harm you. All the scorpions, snakes, spiders, biting insects, etc. are not poisonous enough to harm a human being. Relax...

Cheers,
Terry