observer Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Anyone know of any "shark free" tropical oceans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 obs. you're sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Yep, I agree The way I see it though is that the sea is the world of the fish, sharks, seals and other marine predetors/creatures. We belong on the dry land hence we have no gills, fins etc etc. How can a shark/fish/whatever know that they are not supposed to eat us if we stray into their world ? So the shark is now being hunted and will be killed for doing what comes naturally to it. If man hadn't meddled so much in 'their' world then maybe they wouldn't be coming closer to shore in search of food. ..... and it's not like they have internet access, satnavs or books to read and advise them is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Apparently we aren't really to a shark's taste, but they do tend to take a nibble just as a tester. There aren't many shark attacks, but the ones that happen make the headlines. Probably BECAUSE they're infrequent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Just observing the total lack of risk awareness in some folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 obs. you're sad. Not the word I would use but it's a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Apparantly, the odd Great white has been spotted off the English coast down South. Experts say with the ever increasing water temperatures, there is no reason why they shouldn't be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 The offender in this case was probably a Bull or Tiger Shark, which tend to be grumpy at the best of times, but in the mating season or when there is less of there normal menu about, they can stray into shallower water. Whilst humans arn't their normal diet, they may bite to taste, which can be lethal with a set of razor sharp teeth. Interesting, a shark can be disabled if turned on it's back, which apparently is how Killer Whales take them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Seems it's not only sharks that pose a danger to sea swimmers... you're going to like this one Wingy http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8708684/Angler-catches-scuba-diver-on-fishing-line.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 To add insult to injury the struggling diver had been hooked between his legs. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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