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We went to the bahamas this summer and did the day trip mentioned that included swimming with the sharks. I believed, thanks to this forum, that reef and nurse sharks were not aggressive. I wasn't too worried and thought it would be a good chance to see sharks in a "controlled" setting.
When we were in the water we saw that they were within 10 feet and they did not bother us. It seemed to me that they did not want to get any closer. I think the sharks knew that the boat arriving meant that they would be fed soon so they approached but didn't get too close.
Later they took fish (bait) that was tied to a strong rope and threw it into a "herd" of shark (about 15) and waited for one of them to really get a good grip and then pulled the shark to shore. The sharks would not let go! They were thrashing and ripping the fish but would not let go.
After the feeding the sharks disappeared and we went snorkeling. I had a nurse shark swim directly below me. I admit that I was a little scared but did not panic. The shark did not seem to have any interest in me whatsoever.
At that point I thought of this forum. Reef shark may not be aggressive BUT if they decide that you are food--you will be food! With that fish in its mouth and the thrashing it looked as dangerous as any black tip I have seen on tv.
Gina
When we were in the water we saw that they were within 10 feet and they did not bother us. It seemed to me that they did not want to get any closer. I think the sharks knew that the boat arriving meant that they would be fed soon so they approached but didn't get too close.
Later they took fish (bait) that was tied to a strong rope and threw it into a "herd" of shark (about 15) and waited for one of them to really get a good grip and then pulled the shark to shore. The sharks would not let go! They were thrashing and ripping the fish but would not let go.
After the feeding the sharks disappeared and we went snorkeling. I had a nurse shark swim directly below me. I admit that I was a little scared but did not panic. The shark did not seem to have any interest in me whatsoever.
At that point I thought of this forum. Reef shark may not be aggressive BUT if they decide that you are food--you will be food! With that fish in its mouth and the thrashing it looked as dangerous as any black tip I have seen on tv.
Gina
We went to the bahamas this summer and did the day trip mentioned that included swimming with the sharks. I believed, thanks to this forum, that reef and nurse sharks were not aggressive. I wasn't too worried and thought it would be a good chance to see sharks in a "controlled" setting.
When we were in the water we saw that they were within 10 feet and they did not bother us. It seemed to me that they did not want to get any closer. I think the sharks knew that the boat arriving meant that they would be fed soon so they approached but didn't get too close.
Later they took fish (bait) that was tied to a strong rope and threw it into a "herd" of shark (about 15) and waited for one of them to really get a good grip and then pulled the shark to shore. The sharks would not let go! They were thrashing and ripping the fish but would not let go.
After the feeding the sharks disappeared and we went snorkeling. I had a nurse shark swim directly below me. I admit that I was a little scared but did not panic. The shark did not seem to have any interest in me whatsoever.
At that point I thought of this forum. Reef shark may not be aggressive BUT if they decide that you are food--you will be food! With that fish in its mouth and the thrashing it looked as dangerous as any black tip I have seen on tv.
Gina
When we were in the water we saw that they were within 10 feet and they did not bother us. It seemed to me that they did not want to get any closer. I think the sharks knew that the boat arriving meant that they would be fed soon so they approached but didn't get too close.
Later they took fish (bait) that was tied to a strong rope and threw it into a "herd" of shark (about 15) and waited for one of them to really get a good grip and then pulled the shark to shore. The sharks would not let go! They were thrashing and ripping the fish but would not let go.
After the feeding the sharks disappeared and we went snorkeling. I had a nurse shark swim directly below me. I admit that I was a little scared but did not panic. The shark did not seem to have any interest in me whatsoever.
At that point I thought of this forum. Reef shark may not be aggressive BUT if they decide that you are food--you will be food! With that fish in its mouth and the thrashing it looked as dangerous as any black tip I have seen on tv.
Gina
Speaking of sharks, did everyone see the Tradewinds article about the whale shark at Tektite last week? I would have LOVED to see that. Here's the article, with pictures:
http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com/ind ... &Itemid=38
My boss got back from St. John on Sunday. He told me that he went snorkeling at Congo Cay twice and saw lots of black tip sharks in the deep water there.
http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com/ind ... &Itemid=38
My boss got back from St. John on Sunday. He told me that he went snorkeling at Congo Cay twice and saw lots of black tip sharks in the deep water there.
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
