Sharks!!!!!!!

[winglovesall]

I think these channels do help you -- I think it's here to inform you -- it happened at the right time for you!

Get the TV guide to see if there's any more interesting programs for you before you head off.

 

[SDSUMarcus01]

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[chanis]

not sure how many were divers...

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

no nerdo...its la "hoya" in spanish the 'J" has an "h" sound, "ll" has a "y" sound...

Oh. Like Oscar De La Hoya.

 

[chanis]

Oh. Like Oscar De La Hoya.

yaaahhhuuuhhhh...

 

[chanis]

another interesting factoid, if I were to get "attacked" according to some handy dandy research all I have to do is punch the shark on the nose and it'll totally distract the shark from attacking...

 

[stormgade4]

I am an advanced underwater diver with PADI. I got certified in 1996. I've been to Hawaii, the Caymans, Roatan Island, and place near Trinidad.

Starting out it was a bit unnerving. I typically don't get claustrophobic and it wasn't a big issue (I did a ledge dive in Hawaii that required going through a tunnel. I had been diving awhile by then and it wasn't scary.)

As far as the initial cert. process. Know the dive tables and time chart. That was the only thing I had trouble studying. The cert. also requires you to float for 10 minutes by yourself. I can't float on my back so it was hard for me.

Overall, diving is really fun. I haven't been in many years ut I hope to again. I signed up for a shark dive in Grand Cayman. It is a thrill. In truth, sharks are more cauitous of you than you are of them. Shark dives by nature and very structured and they leader wouldn't put you in danger on purpose.

 

[WITNESS8]

Hmmm....scuba diving sounds interesting...I want to try it

 

[JPPT1974]

another interesting factoid, if I were to get "attacked" according to some handy dandy research all I have to do is punch the shark on the nose and it'll totally distract the shark from attacking...

Well, the shark, might eat you for an meal if you do that you know!

 

[london boy]

Apparently, more people get killed by deer (esp. in car accidents) than sharks in the US

 

[winglovesall]

Pray for you!

But don't treat all of the posts above seriously -- it's humour!

 

[chanis]

Pray for you!

But don't treat all of the posts above seriously -- it's humour!

oh believe me I don't! I'm still doing this!!! 2 weeks and I'm so there!

 

[JPPT1974]

Pray for you!

But don't treat all of the posts above seriously -- it's humour!

Yeah treat them like humor indeed!!

 

[Heiroglyph]

I have been bitten by a shark while snorkelling but not serious. It coulda been worse. I was almost bitten by another on the same trip, a mean old bull shark.
The one that did bite me was more of a self defense I think I stepped on it.
YOu know hoe Nurse sharks like to lay down in the sand? I didn't see it.
I have been in the water with up to ten sharks within view and also Barracudas of different sizes. It can be quite scary yet exciting.
I don't scuba though, only snorkel.

 

[Niels]

Reminds me of a story I heard in the news about a year or two ago. Forgive me if some of the details are a bit off (no pun intended!).

It seems an Austrailian man was bitten by a shark, but the shark wouldn't let go. Fortunately it was a small shark, and he was able to swim to shore. Back on land, he worked to free himself of its pitbull grasp. Unfortunately, even after repeated attempts, he was unable to dislodge his toothy attacker. The man's efforts only seemed to tear up his leg (where the shark had affixed itself), so he ended up driving (with shark) several hours to an hospital where doctors promptly euthanized the shark and successfully removed it . As far as I'm aware, the fellow suffered no permanent harm.

 

[winglovesall]

Sorry about that - Chanis.

Wish you all the best!

 

[chanis]

Reminds me of a story I heard in the news about a year or two ago. Forgive me if some of the details are a bit off (no pun intended!).

It seems an Austrailian man was bitten by a shark, but the shark wouldn't let go. Fortunately it was a small shark, and he was able to swim to shore. Back on land, he worked to free himself of its pitbull grasp. Unfortunately, even after repeated attempts, he was unable to dislodge his toothy attacker. The man's efforts only seemed to tear up his leg (where the shark had affixed itself), so he ended up driving (with shark) several hours to an hospital where doctors promptly euthanized the shark and successfully removed it . As far as I'm aware, the fellow suffered no permanent harm.

I can just imagine that man walk'n out with a shark on his leg...hmmm...poor dude...yeah well I've been doing some research and shark attacks on divers are not common at all...so I'm relieved...wooo hooo ***proceeds to wipe sweat off forehead***

 

[JPPT1974]

I have been bitten by a shark while snorkelling but not serious. It coulda been worse. I was almost bitten by another on the same trip, a mean old bull shark.
The one that did bite me was more of a self defense I think I stepped on it.
YOu know hoe Nurse sharks like to lay down in the sand? I didn't see it.
I have been in the water with up to ten sharks within view and also Barracudas of different sizes. It can be quite scary yet exciting.
I don't scuba though, only snorkel.

Glad it wasn't that serious despite given all the shark attacks these days that are happening!

 

[winglovesall]

Yeah -- Sharks can be very dangerous indeed. I haven't been to the beach a lot -- haven't been swimming in the ocean probably for a long time -- probably three times in my life -- not sure though -- but I would have no clue!

 

[JPPT1974]

Gee I don't want to be the sharks' dinner, now would you as well??