Diving accidents are frequent even though no statistics are available locally.
We describe decompression accidents, cases of drowning of skin-divers and shark attacks, and highlight the circumstances surrounding these types of accident. With regard to decompression accidents, no safety rules were followed by divers, whose equipment was generally poorly maintained. The amount of money they could earn from their work seemed to be their only concern. No specialised treatment was available locally. Efforts should be made to provide those concerned with information about safety rules, but would be hindered by their complete lack of interest in the subject.