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Can i just ask how many divers on average a year are attacked by sharks and what do you think is in fact the greatest threat to a diver underwater (in terms of animals)
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In several hundred dives, I've had the privilege of seeing many different kinds of sharks, including those on the "aggressive sharks list". None have stayed around long enough for me to really study -- they really don't like divers' presence much since we don't resemble food.
You can get lots of good information here in the shark attack files: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Sharks/ISAF/ISAF.htm
Hope this helps.
You can get lots of good information here in the shark attack files: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Sharks/ISAF/ISAF.htm
Hope this helps.
The only animal I fear is the Bristle Worm.
5,300 species of Brstle Worm
Walter - what's the deal... do they sort of latch on, dig in and cause irksome sores and the like?
K
Walter - what's the deal... do they sort of latch on, dig in and cause irksome sores and the like?
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From UniSciNews:
Falling Coconuts Kill More People Than Shark Attacks
"Falling coconuts kill 150 people worldwide each year, 15 times the number of fatalities attributable to sharks," said George Burgess, Director of the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File and a noted shark researcher.
"The reality is that, on the list of potential dangers encountered in aquatic recreation, sharks are right at the bottom of the list," said Burgess who was one of three scientists participating Tuesday in a National Sea Grant College Program and NOAA Fisheries sponsored press briefing on sharks and the risks of shark attacks at the National Press Club.
The event served to put the risk of shark attacks in perspective, provide resources on how to reduce the chance of a shark encounter, explain the scientific value of sharks to the coastal ecosystem and discuss fisheries management and conservation issues.
:sharky: Believe it or not...
Falling Coconuts Kill More People Than Shark Attacks
"Falling coconuts kill 150 people worldwide each year, 15 times the number of fatalities attributable to sharks," said George Burgess, Director of the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File and a noted shark researcher.
"The reality is that, on the list of potential dangers encountered in aquatic recreation, sharks are right at the bottom of the list," said Burgess who was one of three scientists participating Tuesday in a National Sea Grant College Program and NOAA Fisheries sponsored press briefing on sharks and the risks of shark attacks at the National Press Club.
The event served to put the risk of shark attacks in perspective, provide resources on how to reduce the chance of a shark encounter, explain the scientific value of sharks to the coastal ecosystem and discuss fisheries management and conservation issues.
:sharky: Believe it or not...
Hee hee.. THAT's funny. I saw something on Disco Channel that sort of gave me pause: Over 200 people killed by Hippo's each year. I think it was 200... I mean - c'mon. yikes.
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"the greatest threat to a diver underwater (in terms of animals)"
Probably the diver them self, or other divers, either through something silly that they've done, something they've provoked or something silly that another diver has done or provoked.
Most marine life is happy to leave you alone if you do the same to it. Some will get aggressive if you annoy it. Some will be aggressive as they're being protective of something, often their offspring. And a few are just naturally grumpy. All in all fairly like most people you'd run into everyday.
So enjoy your dives and just treat it like wandering through a crowded city, enjoy the view but keep to yourself and you won't annoy the locals
Probably the diver them self, or other divers, either through something silly that they've done, something they've provoked or something silly that another diver has done or provoked.
Most marine life is happy to leave you alone if you do the same to it. Some will get aggressive if you annoy it. Some will be aggressive as they're being protective of something, often their offspring. And a few are just naturally grumpy. All in all fairly like most people you'd run into everyday.
So enjoy your dives and just treat it like wandering through a crowded city, enjoy the view but keep to yourself and you won't annoy the locals
The thing I'm most scared of underwater is poorly trained divers, sharks be damned.
Ben
Ben
You said a mouth full there.
Fred
Fred
the most dangerous creature I've come across is a bluegill. They aren't very big and they have no teeth to speak of. They can however get pretty aggressive and after repeated strikes I've had them draw blood. I saw one diver take a bite that resulted in a nasty fat lip.
Male largemouth bass will often bluff charge a diver when they are protecting fry. Once in a while they're not bluffing and will run right into you. I've never seen it result in injury though.
A creyfish can deliver a nasty pinch and at time seem very willing to do just that.
The trout at Gilboa will go into a feeding frenzy when a bag of fish food is opened often mauling the diver holding the food. Some of these fish are big and could easily knock a mask off.
Once, on a night dive, I had a pretty good sized turtle come shooting out of the dark streight at me. It ran into my ribcage full speed and there was no time to get out of his way. I don't think it was attacking but rather a case of him hogging the road and not watching for other traffic.
Aligators rarely come near us. I think they're afraid of the bluegills that are biting us.
It's dangerous down there. Be careful.
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