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Topic started by gia on March 1, 2009. Last post by gia 4 years, 2 months ago.
Post by gia (3,032 posts) See mini bio Level 13
Dad and I went snorkeling again today-- and I was cameraless, but he wasn't, thank god! We saw a white-tipped reef shark, which is very rare. They're completely non-agressive, by the way; I know people who have found them sleeping and managed to actually *pet* them...but I totally froze up when I saw it! It was about 5 feet long and still pretty scary looking! Luckily dad did NOT freeze, he tried to get a couple of photos. Neither is amazing, but it's still pretty freakin' cool.




Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Void_Wizard (735 posts) See mini bio Level 9
That's really awesome! =D
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by RedRoses (1,437 posts) See mini bio Level 14
Man I wish I can go snorkeling again. :[ I haven't done it in years.

But woo that looks fun. I've never seen a shark in the wild like that before :D
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Sigue (860 posts) See mini bio Level 8
It's kind of cute.
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by gia (3,032 posts) See mini bio Level 13
RedRoses: Me either! <3<3

Sigue: It's still a little scary head-on, honestly ^^ I was nervous when my dad went swimming after it in such a hurry!
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by MoonStorm (360 posts) See mini bio Level 8
cool Shark, snorkeling or scuba diving is fun.
"I like to be under the sea, In an octopus's garden in the shade"
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Jewel (1,650 posts) See mini bio Level 10
... Reef sharks are not harmless....
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Jewel (1,650 posts) See mini bio Level 10
CORRECTION my bad, white tips are harmless its the other lot that atttack XD
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Calaveras (79 posts) See mini bio Level 1
I want to go shark fishing! :O
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Nerx (13,722 posts) See mini bio Level 12
Looks yummy
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Daniel_Newton (2,385 posts) See mini bio Level 20
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That's cool, bet you won't forget about it in a hurry :D
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Kuro (559 posts) See mini bio Level 5
SHARK WEEK MOTHER FUCKER
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Lan (621 posts) See mini bio Level 13
I love snorkeling, but every time I did it, I was terrified I was going to see a shark. At least the shark was non-aggressive, though it doesn't take away from the scariness.
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by Sigue (860 posts) See mini bio Level 8
Don't be afraid, Lan. He just wants a hug :(
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
Post by gia (3,032 posts) See mini bio Level 13
Lan, most sharks that you'll see close in enough to snorkel are non-aggressive. In fact, most marine animals are non-aggressive, period. Virtually all injuries inflicted by marine wildlife were caused by *humans* being too aggressive, not the animals. :)
Posted 4 years, 2 months ago
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