Rare Fish, China Wall 11/2/08

[scottitheduck]

We had an outstanding night dive this weekend and I'm happy to share one of the rare finds. While dropping in on China Wall, we spotted what looked like a Diamond Shaped silver lure. This would have made sense as there were plenty of fisherman on the wall above.

Upon further inspection, we got a good glimpse of this critter! It is a Juvenile Threadfin Jack and big credit goes to Mat for the video and Keoki for extracting the still photo:

Mat has been doing an amazing job documenting all of our recent dives. Check out his images and videos here:

Mat's Photos
Mat's Video Page

Finally, Keoki Stender has one of the best sites for fish ID. If you dive Hawaii and are stumped on a fish pic, consult the guru!
Marine Life Photography

All the best to everyone, hope to see you diving soon!

 

[DiveWestOahu]

you find a lot of those on the north shore,,,, killer pic

 

[Shaka Doug]

That's a great pic. I've seen those at Makena Landing before on night dives in only 5 or 6 feet of water. Beautiful creature! Where is China Wall? What's it like there?

 

[bcyber]

you find a lot of those on the north shore,,,, killer pic

Really? I've dove the North a lot...never seen one. Where have you seen them?

Awesome pics and vid. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Bubblemaker7]

Right on ! I Would LOVE to see one of those guys !

 

[scottitheduck]

Shaka Doug,

China Wall is along Portlock. About 35ft of water, 10 feet from the cliff..... great find!

G

 

[ChimChim75]

Wow... Awesome find!

 

[ScubaSeanMaui]

Nice find. Do you have a direct link to the video?

Thanks!

Sean

 

[MR_Photo]

Thanks for the post Gabe. Direct link to video is here:

Spitting Cave in Hawaii Kai on Vimeo

 

[ScubaSeanMaui]

Very cool video! What a beautiful fish!!! Great find!

Sean