For those of us that like to dive with sharks. Here's a movie that was taken 13 miles off shore in NC. Don't think I want to go for a dive while this one's around. Enjoy!
http://poachersportf.../sharkmovie.asp
~dale
This critter was spotted off NC this month
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 01:28 PM
Well,
For those of us that like to dive with sharks. Here's a movie that was taken 13 miles off shore in NC. Don't think I want to go for a dive while this one's around. Enjoy!
http://poachersportf.../sharkmovie.asp
~dale
For those of us that like to dive with sharks. Here's a movie that was taken 13 miles off shore in NC. Don't think I want to go for a dive while this one's around. Enjoy!
http://poachersportf.../sharkmovie.asp
~dale
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 02:14 PM
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 02:45 PM
Damn! That was a big SOB! It was hard judging the bad boys size until you finally saw part of the boat and a fisherman in the pic - Yikes!!! 
Not something I'd be happy about seeing on one of my dives.
Not something I'd be happy about seeing on one of my dives.
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 02:48 PM
It was on the local news here as well....estimated to be 16ft and over 2000lbs!
Where you diving Lat? I might could hook up and go diving with you (if there's room)
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Where you diving Lat? I might could hook up and go diving with you (if there's room)
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 02:48 PM
Now Dale...you know this was quite a bit further up North from where we dive. There are great whites that pass thru when the waters are still chilly and they are usually females. And you know what they say about pissing off females! LOL!!! 
We have NEVER had an incident with a great white in the NC area even though this the second siting that I am aware of diving there for over 10 years so there is nothing in my opinion to be alarmed about. In fact more incidents have been reported with other just as dangerous sharks in other venues then off NC.
Let's not sensationalize this event...you can go and see the new diving movie for that!!! LOL!!
We have NEVER had an incident with a great white in the NC area even though this the second siting that I am aware of diving there for over 10 years so there is nothing in my opinion to be alarmed about. In fact more incidents have been reported with other just as dangerous sharks in other venues then off NC.
Let's not sensationalize this event...you can go and see the new diving movie for that!!! LOL!!
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 04:19 PM
on the other hand, those of us who have gone out of the way JUST to dive with them would LOVE if she came around in july!!! but i know the water will be too warm (boohoo).
i put a couple of my shark pix in the gallery...
i put a couple of my shark pix in the gallery...
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 04:27 PM
i put a couple of my shark pix in the gallery...
I saw your pics. Where were those taken and were you really there?
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 04:40 PM
july 2003, on a shark trip with rodney fox , aboard a great old tall ship, the failie. yup...i was really there. it was amazing!!!
my buds and i had a gsw trip planned for out of san diego, but it fell through. i was so disgusted at having to rely on someone else to make reservations, i booked myself FOR myself. went alone, had a fantastic time.
the sharks are just unbelievable. the POWER as you see them come from under the boat and then shoot straight out of the water without a running start.....
and each and every one of us stuck our hands out of the cages and pet them as they swam by......
i'd do it again.....
my buds and i had a gsw trip planned for out of san diego, but it fell through. i was so disgusted at having to rely on someone else to make reservations, i booked myself FOR myself. went alone, had a fantastic time.
the sharks are just unbelievable. the POWER as you see them come from under the boat and then shoot straight out of the water without a running start.....
and each and every one of us stuck our hands out of the cages and pet them as they swam by......
i'd do it again.....
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 07:30 PM
Doin' the cage thing's a different story, I'm all for that...I just don't want to be in the water with a Great White or an Oceanic White Tip w/out the cage.july 2003, on a shark trip with rodney fox , aboard a great old tall ship, the failie. yup...i was really there. it was amazing!!!
my buds and i had a gsw trip planned for out of san diego, but it fell through. i was so disgusted at having to rely on someone else to make reservations, i booked myself FOR myself. went alone, had a fantastic time.
the sharks are just unbelievable. the POWER as you see them come from under the boat and then shoot straight out of the water without a running start.....
and each and every one of us stuck our hands out of the cages and pet them as they swam by......
i'd do it again.....
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 07:32 PM
yeah, i know...i did it the wuss way :dltears:
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 10:00 PM
Last summer, there was a great white spotted just off a beach where I was doing certification dives with students, here in MA. They are all over the place...
Dont be scared. If they attack you, it will be over quick. LOL...
Dont be scared. If they attack you, it will be over quick. LOL...
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Posted 25 May 2004 - 10:49 PM
That's like hiking next to Grizzly Bear. I would enjoy the view, but definitely keep my distance. Those are certainly creatures to respect. Lubold, you're right... If he wanted me for lunch, it wouldn't take long, LOL.
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Posted 26 May 2004 - 06:31 AM
I didn't post this to dramatize NC diving...I just thought it was cool.
This is actually the third report of a great white being spotted off NC in the last 4 yrs. 2 were actually in the vacinity of the area that we dive Kamala...Leroy (skipper of the Captain's Lady in Beaufort) has pics from one a couple years ago during dive season...everyone on the boat said it was awesome to see.
The other one showed up while divers were down on a wreck(3yrs ago I believe)..so they casually sent a slate down informing the divers to stay down a little longer
This is definately not something that happens on a regular basis..and yes we all frequently dive with critters that are more agressive and just as dangerous.....just not ones that are as big or as famous 
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This is actually the third report of a great white being spotted off NC in the last 4 yrs. 2 were actually in the vacinity of the area that we dive Kamala...Leroy (skipper of the Captain's Lady in Beaufort) has pics from one a couple years ago during dive season...everyone on the boat said it was awesome to see.
The other one showed up while divers were down on a wreck(3yrs ago I believe)..so they casually sent a slate down informing the divers to stay down a little longer
This is definately not something that happens on a regular basis..and yes we all frequently dive with critters that are more agressive and just as dangerous.....just not ones that are as big or as famous ~dale
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Posted 26 May 2004 - 06:59 AM
Actually we were in NC when the last report of one came in...it was on the East Side and we were diving the South Side...once again Bobby rocks in choosing WHERE to be diving and WHEN!!! LOL!!!
Can't wait to hook up with you bud...its been way too long and I'm ready to find some great stuff in NC!!! How about you????
Can't wait to hook up with you bud...its been way too long and I'm ready to find some great stuff in NC!!! How about you????
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Posted 26 May 2004 - 07:32 AM
That doesn't mean your a wuss, it means you're smart! For most of us, the best descents include a successfull ascent.yeah, i know...i did it the wuss way :dltears:
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