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Does the data in those links include what the humans were doing at the time of the uh, encounter, with the shark?

The orange may be an encrusting sponge, covering the coral. It is very pretty.

Putting the first glove on is normally not a problem. It's the second glove that gets you. :-)

When you stop kicking (swimming, moving, whatever you call it) you will need to add air to your bc at depth to be neutral. The point of the hover skill is for YOU to be motionless... if you're neutral, you should expect some rising/falling with your inhalation/exhalation - the point is to not be...

As I said earlier, this is because you are part of the choir. To those who know little about sharks, and the reality of the interactions, attack does have a negative connotation. That's a big part of my point, Chief. here on SB, we have the choir. Out there in the world, we have non-divers who...

It's not a euphemism. And I would say exactly what you said above. You didn't use the word attack, and neither would I. The fact is, the shark likely took ONE bite of the surfer. That's all. That's my point. An attack would be a lot more bites. People do lose bits and bobbles... but not because...

ha. the chupacabra (or whatever) that was "incidenting" the chickens, probably went after them over and over. Rushed them, grabbed them, bit them, again and again until they were dead. Even *I* might call this an attack. When a chupacabra incidents a human, because humans are not actually...

I meant 2005?

I can see I admitted my problem in the wrong group. I broke up with tequila in 1985. I do make a mean mojito though... hope that we can still be friends.

Maybe, but you're the choir. Think about how it's perceived in the big bad world, where most people don't know anywhere near as much about sharks as you do. THEY think that sharks are out to attack them. That's just not true. It's hard to get all warm and fuzzy for things that "attack humans."...

All shark lovers: It helps, maybe just a little bit, if we don't refer to these as "attacks." That has a connotation of aggression, which is not present. They're predators, looking for food. These are "incidents." Humans got in the way... If all of us made this small change as we discuss this...

As I've noted in the past, I'm completely biased... but Blue Angel DOES normally have quite a few non-divers at any given time, as well as being in a great location for those who do dive. One restaurant, no theme. :-) If nothing else, you may enjoy a happy hour there one afternoon/evening. 2 for...

I like the variety. The huge coral formations at Palancar, the (generally) faster current at Cedral or Tunich, awesome swimthroughs at Columbia or Dalila, and of course, my beloved shallow shore dive at Blue Angel. So many differences. So many fish, and different things to see in different...

Searcaigh, I'm planning a group trip there next July. Would you mind if I shared your trip report on my facebook page? Loved the pics! kari

I'm completely biased, but on the shore dive at BA we've been seeing a frogfish for the past 4 to 6 weeks. :D

Thanks to you both!

Would someone please remind me how to resize the photo? It was full size when I posted it, now it's a thumbnail. thanks!

here's mine!

Thanks for checking! Love the view from that spot. :-)

Consider doing the Peak Performance Buoyancy course. It's two dives (the first being the same as the dive you'd do if you chose that as an option in your AOW) with skills, games, tips and tricks, and fun. If you check out our "students" album in the link in my sig, there are several "after"...