What's the sign for "that's cool - thanks"
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No one's addressed the "thanks" part of the question. How do we say, "thank you" underwater?
Shaka, and if close enough, make the "ooooh" sound! I remember someone making that sound underwater and thinking "oh, they get how cool this thing is!". (You could make the sounds of "thank you" too.). When I get back to the boat I seek out the person who pointed out cool stuff to thank them - I really appreciate them taking the time on their dive. 
You can do the American Sign Language "thank you". Basically, palm facing your face, put the tips of your fingers to your regulator and then motion out and down.
The Chairman
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That's included in the Shaka sign. Yep, I hate seeing "OK" all the time because you HAVE to respond back. Shaka needs no response and it makes you look cool.
As many others have mentioned the shaka is what I've always used for this. Seems to be a pretty universal use of the gesture.
maj2
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I generally use the OK sign. If whatever it is was really cool, it may be an "emphatic" OK sign.
Only problem that I see with the shaka sign, is that many of the tropical dives I have been on, the shaka sign gets used for turtle sightings. Although that usually involves a shaka sign followed by pointing in the general direction of the turtle.
Whatever sign is used, make sure it fits with any "local vernacular," which should be part of a dive briefing.
Only problem that I see with the shaka sign, is that many of the tropical dives I have been on, the shaka sign gets used for turtle sightings. Although that usually involves a shaka sign followed by pointing in the general direction of the turtle.
Whatever sign is used, make sure it fits with any "local vernacular," which should be part of a dive briefing.
The Chairman
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For “COOL” we draw a smile—sort of a U-shape—with a finger. We sometimes add the sign @chris kippax noted for “EFFING COOL.”
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