Question Marine life risks while solo diving

[Bob DBF]

Now settled in NZ where visibility isn't the greatest and great whites in residence, I'd rather not see them.

Not likely you will see the one that gets you. Around NorCal they seem to hate surfers.

 

[Gandalf-the-Diver]

About the only thing that could get me here in Nova Scotia is sharks. I suppose if with a buddy my chances double for survival. Don't care what they say about more people killed by falling coconuts-- Haven't seen a shark in 1K dives and hope to never see one except in an aquarium.​

Chuckles ... well your sharks are GW's. I like my chances better on the west coast with Orca.

 

[Wallowa]

GW are primarily ambush from below predators hitting prey at or near surface...having worked decades diving on Northcoast of CA the greatest danger from GWs is being a surfer on a short surf board floating at surface just 'outside' of break with legs and perhaps arms dangling over the side of the board...perfect pinniped silhouette..GW are seen patrolling just out side the surf and at mouth of rivers where seals and sealions hang out….and surfers. Dived a lot in GW waters including hours and hours of free diving but you would never get me on a surf board 'outside' waiting for a set....don't have the stones for it! But I did and do carry a 3.5ft surgical tubing tourniquet...cuz ya never know....

Orcas to the best of my knowledge have never attacked a human let alone a diver….discounting the aquarium events which while tragic are to be expected when you confine this pelagic mammal in a confined area…transient and resident pods are unique in what they prey on and how they conduct their hunts...I had the privilege of kayaking and free diving with Orcas out of Port Hardy decades ago....awe inspiring creatures.