Tell Me About The Sharks

[Smiling JOe]

(See photo for credits)
Not a shark, but it looks similar in the shadow. It is a Dolphin, according to the photographer, but wouldn't your eyes be like if you were on that surfboard when you saw that swim by?

 

[Smiling JOe]

While I'm thinking about it, watch out for the surfing hippos, too.

 

[RiverOtter]

While I'm thinking about it, watch out for the surfing hippos, too.

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[Smiling JOe]

photo was apparently deleted b/c of its size. It was a hippo, and hippos are huge, and sometimes require a huge photo. Here is a tiny hippo in the surf.:roll:

 

[Smiling JOe]

 

[kathydwells]

SJ, when, where were those pictures taken?

Nevermind, I just saw it in the photo gallery!!!! Could you tell what kind of shark it was? Just curious.

 

[Smiling JOe]

SJ, when, where were those pictures taken?

Nevermind, I just saw it in the photo gallery!!!! Could you tell what kind of shark it was? Just curious.

It was taken in front of the dredging project last week. The shark type is ... Dolphin. It does look kind of shark like with the guy running out of the water. :funn: Did you notice that this Dolphin is swimming West? Where is that other thread?

 

[kathydwells]

It was taken in front of the dredging project last week. The shark type is ... Dolphin. It does look kind of shark like with the guy running out of the water. :funn: Did you notice that this Dolphin is swimming West? Where is that other thread?

I know you will not believe this, but I actually thought after I posted that, that it was probably a Dolphin. Yes, it does look like the guy is running out of the water. I probably would have too. :shock: Yep, swimming West, guess that answers that question, huh?

Nice tar by the way!!!! Too cute!!!!!

 

[florida girl]

It's good to be reminded you're not at the top of the food chain. Cars and lightning are more dangerous than sharks. More people die every year when vending machines fall on them than from shark attacks.

Tips:

1. Swim, surf, or dive with other people, and don?t move too far away from assistance.
2. Stay out of the water at dawn, dusk, and night, when some species of sharks may move inshore to feed.
3. Do not enter the water if you have open wounds or are bleeding in any way. Sharks can detect blood and body fluids in extremely small concentrations.
4. Avoid murky waters, harbor entrances, and areas near stream mouths (especially after heavy rains), channels, or steep dropoffs. These types of waters are known to be frequented by sharks.
5. Do not wear high-contrast clothing or shiny jewelry. Sharks see contrast very well.
6. Refrain from excesive splashing; keep pets, which swim erratically, out of the water. Sharks are known to be attracted to such activity.
7. Do not enter the water if sharks are known to be present, and leave the water quickly and calmly if one is sighted. Do not provoke or harass a shark, even a small one.
8. If fish or turtles start to behave erratically, leave the water. Be alert to the presence of dolphins, as they are prey for some large sharks.
9. Remove speared fish from the water or tow them a safe distance behind you. Do not swim near people fishing or spearfishing. Stay away from dead animals in the water.
10. Swim or surf at beaches patrolled by lifeguards, and follow their advice.

Very good advice, but I'm wondering, if we aren't on top of the food chain, who is?

 

[scooterbug44]

Polar bears, sharks, grizzly bears, lions, tigers.........