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[peter]

(08-05-2020, 04:27 PM)scilover Wrote:

(04-18-2014, 04:34 AM)peter Wrote: 1 - SHARKS

This shark, an adult male, featured in a recent documentary on white sharks which was broadcasted on the National Geographic Channel (could have been Discovery). The sharks were caught with a line in a small boat (dinghy), exhausted (by using buoys), 'guided' towards a research ship and, with an elevator, lifted out of the water. Before they were released, a transmitter was put in the dorsal fin (see photograph). The transmitter transferred a signal every time the dorsal fin broke the surface. In this way, they were able to follow the shark for a considerable amount of time. 

I read an article recently. Most white sharks west of California move between California and Hawai, so it seems. It could be they meet there to mate, but they were not sure.

This is the shark on the elevator just before he was released. At 17 feet and 9 inches (541,02 cm.), he was the longest they measured:

*This image is copyright of its original author

 Although the waters in Asia are less shark infested compared to other places in the world, there have been a few cases of attacks in countries close to Singapore's shores. WOW!

SCILOVER

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As to your response. Shark attacks near beaches in southeast Asia seldom make headlines. Same for Brazil, Chili and many other parts of the world. That, however, doesn't mean they don't happen. In some regions, attacks were (and are) so frequent beaches had to be closed permanently. 

Although the number of attacks every year is very limited, sharks are a very real threat in some parts of the world. Swimmers and surfers know and accept the risks.

But the risk is close to zero, no? Well, it depends. I wouldn't say risk management is part of the quasion. Luck most definitely is. Example.   

Many years ago, I went to Greece. I took a boat to visit some of the islands. Santorini was one of them. I often swam on my own. Quite long distances (about one hour). One day, the owner of the hotel said the sea was too rough for a swim. He wanted some work done and made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I reluctantly agreed. When I had finished, I climbed the rocks to relax and watch the sea. Very close to the spot I always used as a start for my swim (a rock), I saw a real big shark surface. It was so close and visible I could see it was a female white shark. She stayed for some minutes. I knew she had seen me.  

The hotel owner didn't believe one word of the story. You drink too much, he said. Next day, when he asked me to use the dinghy to catch a few fish, I decided to take a ship to another island.  

There are more true stories, but people always say I drink too much. When they notice I only drink coffee, they say I need more sleep. I adapted.  

Every now and then, a swimmer, diver or surfer diseappears near a popular beach somewhere in southern Europe. When I visit that region, people sometimes start on these incidents. I always say they drink too much. This is much appreciated by all, including the hotel owner. More often than not, it results in a free meal, a room with a view and extra service. Reply