......I bet this guy did. While snorkeling in Cancun this guy came across a whale shark.
Story and more pictures here:
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/natur...so-it-appears/
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......I bet this guy did. While snorkeling in Cancun this guy came across a whale shark.
Story and more pictures here:
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/natur...so-it-appears/
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Shortly after posting this thread I thought of this picture. ;)
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I've snorkel'd off Isla Mujeras a couple times... Never again!! I'm done.
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I'm not sure what's scared me more the whale shark or the fart?
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We've scuba dived off Grand Cayman, Belize, Cozumel, Cancun, Cabo, Roatan (my favorite of them all) and many other spots where these sharks have been spotted but you kinda have to accept the risks. I dive with all six of my kids and there are inherent dangers like the 2000 ft. cliff just off Cozumel that occasionally sucks folks over with a gulf current. My sons and I got sucked to about 110' before we caught hold of the reef and worked our way back up. A doctor friend of mine and his wife both got sucked to 140' before they recovered and worked their way back up. Those scare me more than the wildlife. It's their neighborhood and we are just visitors. We have a much better chance of getting hit by lightening back in the boat than experiencing a shark attack. :D
My favorite youtube video of all time. On my bucket list to go here some day. YEs, this is an aquarium, large enough to hold whalesharks. Everytime I watch it, I notice something new. The only place I am ever at peace and comfortable is in the water. Used to be when I had a bad day, I would play this and let it calm me down. If you are not wanting to go to Okinawa to see these, next time you are in Atlanta, check out the aquarium there. Not only is it the worlds largest, but it is also filled with whalesharks also......enjoy.... ;)
Also, this might make it look a little bigger than it is, they run about 40ish feet in length. They eat plankton, but are fish, not mammals, not true whales, just whale sized....ocean cattle. If you are in the water and see one, don't be scared, just give it a little room and let it pass....they are harmless creatures...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7deClndzQw
The long version....I fogot to mention they are docile enough you can grab on to them and let them pull you along with them....in this video...they do just that...this one is 30 mins. long and I sometimes use it as a background on the TV when we have summer parties here at the house....always a conversation starter....enjoy....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU73fI2Xn_E
Getting certified for Scuba is a goal for me this year. Certification occurs at Rocky Point, Mexico. I'm more afraid of trouble on land vs sea creatures. :(
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My cousin is a scuba instructor. He can get you certified in Ventura.Quote:
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That sounds a lot better, can you send his contact info please. :)Quote:
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I would like to see one of these things close up with their mouth closed of course.
Scuba is fun when there is no seaweed like in Hawaii..Not here in Ca....Im terrified of that stuff for some reason.