Great White shark kills US diver in Australia

[Gerald]

A Great White shark has killed a US diver in what is thought to be the second fatal shark attack in Western Australia in 12 days.The diver, 32, who has not been named, was diving alone off Rottnest Island near Perth on Saturday.Witnesses on his boat saw a large amount of bubbles surfacing, followed by the diver's body which police said had obviously fatal injuries.Two people on the boat described the shark as a 3-metre (10ft) Great White. Sharks attack more often in cloudy weather and police said the day had been overcast.The man's name and hometown have not been released, but authorities said he was living in Australia on a working visa.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15414385


Note: 22 October 2011 Last updated at 10:13 GMT

[magicstix]

Damn nature, you scary.

[Krauter]

No offence meant towards the deceased, but that was a very stupid move. Why would you ever want to dive ALONE in an area with is almost always crawling with sharks on an overcast day...

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by magicstix

Damn nature, you scary.

Someone was attacked yesterday here in Ore-gone as well. (off Newport). I think you would have to be crazy/stupid to go surfing this time of year, as this is when GWS are really active hunting seals.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Someone was attacked yesterday here in Ore-gone as well. (off Newport). I think you would have to be crazy/stupid to go surfing this time of year, as this is when GWS are really active hunting seals.

Yes I learned that recently on a wildlife programme

[Gerald]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15420086


Note: Update record,23 October 2011 Last updated at 10:09 GMT

[Krauter]

What do they hope to achieve from killing this shark? I understand the motive as "revenge" but honestly, what are we getting out of it? The shark was doing what it does best, hunting. The fact that this guy chose to be alone at the wrong time of day and with the wrong conditions does not mean it is the sharks "fault".

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Krauter

What do they hope to achieve from killing this shark? I understand the motive as "revenge" but honestly, what are we getting out of it? The shark was doing what it does best, hunting. The fact that this guy chose to be alone at the wrong time of day and with the wrong conditions does not mean it is the sharks "fault".

Good point...but hasn't revenge long been one of mans reactions/preferences?

[Tchocky]

"Hey A shark ate a guy!"

"Oh no! Where?"

"In the sea!"

*Oh, fair enough then"

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Tchocky

"Hey A shark ate a guy!"

"Oh no! Where?"

"In the sea!"

*Oh, fair enough then"

LOL...point taken

[Rockstar]

To heck with killing the shark. I say we invade Australia, install a puppet regime which will make people from the U.S. stay out of the water on cloudy days. We must protect our citizens.

[nikimcbee]

This is the time of year when the charter boats go out to the Faralon Islands to watch sharks feed on seals.

[Jimbuna]

No thanks...much happier on terra ferma

And this is why I don't go swimming in the ocean here in South Australia ,between the Great White's and this little fella http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_ringed_octopus swimming in the oceans seems a little like a lottery so it's better to be safe than sorry and just swim in a pool!

[TarJak]

Originally Posted by Krauter

What do they hope to achieve from killing this shark? I understand the motive as "revenge" but honestly, what are we getting out of it? The shark was doing what it does best, hunting. The fact that this guy chose to be alone at the wrong time of day and with the wrong conditions does not mean it is the sharks "fault".

This is why they are doing it:

Not revenge at all. Just gives them an excuse to reopen beaches. Not that they do much good: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politi...024-1mgb3.html