Ningaloo Reef: Woman injured by whale shark at Australian tourist spot - Page 3

Catfish · 08-10-20, 06:50 AM

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Jimbuna · 08-10-20, 01:40 PM

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Not a problem

Catfish · 08-10-20, 04:04 PM

^ "thanks" I guess i prefer the mediterranean. You know the water is warmer..
Free diving without much technical equipment (insulation, but no air) in those waters

Respect!

I swam with dolphins "in the wild" several times, they communicate and expect a (right) reaction, they can also become aggressive if you misunderstand behaviour or disregard their rules. Never did with whales or Orcas though. Regarding those bigger predator mammals i have always wondered where the edge is between becoming prey or just being the object of curiosity, when being close to Orcas.
I'd rather not find out personally..

Gerald · 08-11-20, 02:11 AM

These amazing Bottlenose Dolphins have adopted a unique way of hunting Fish. Taking advantage of the low tide, these super smart Mammals are able to beach themselves on mud banks, and attack in perfect synchrony.

Jimbuna · 08-11-20, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

^ "thanks" I guess i prefer the mediterranean. You know the water is warmer..
Free diving without much technical equipment (insulation, but no air) in those waters

Respect!

I swam with dolphins "in the wild" several times, they communicate and expect a (right) reaction, they can also become aggressive if you misunderstand behaviour or disregard their rules. Never did with whales or Orcas though. Regarding those bigger predator mammals i have always wondered where the edge is between becoming prey or just being the object of curiosity, when being close to Orcas.
I'd rather not find out personally..

Never had that experience but I did come into contact with a stingray whilst swimming in Mexico two year ago.

Most fortunately for me after it bumped into me it swam around me and off into deeper water.

Catfish · 08-13-20, 03:30 AM

"Dolphin stampede wows whale watchers":

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-53...whale-watchers

Gerald · 08-15-20, 09:24 AM

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A man leapt from his surfboard on to a shark that was attacking his wife, repeatedly punching the animal until it let go, Australian media report.

Chantelle Doyle, 35, was surfing off Shelly Beach at Port Macquarie, New South Wales, when the attack took place.

Her husband punched the shark until it released its grip and then helped Ms Doyle to the shore.

She was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries to her right leg.

Experts quoted by the Port Macquarie News believed Ms Doyle had been mauled by a juvenile great white shark up to 3m (10ft) in length.

Surf Life Saving NSW chief executive Steven Pearce praised the husband - named by media as Mark Rapley - for his quick action.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-53792016

He apparently went on knockout.....

Gerald · 08-19-20, 11:33 PM

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A lifeboat crew responding to reports of a vessel on fire in Dorset has been surprised by a small pod of playful dolphins.

The Weymouth RNLI all-weather and inshore lifeboats were launched on Saturday evening after reports of a vessel on fire at Ringstead Bay near Osmington.

Two water bikes and their riders were located and towed back to Weymouth Harbour, but while on the scene a small pod of dolphins popped up and played around the lifeboats.

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-engla...-lifeboat-crew

Nice and sweet!

Gerald · 08-25-20, 01:56 AM

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,893 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ "thanks" I guess i prefer the mediterranean. You know the water is warmer.. Free diving without much technical equipment (insulation, but no air) in those waters Respect! I swam with dolphins "in the wild" several times, they communicate and expect a (right) reaction, they can also become aggressive if you misunderstand behaviour or disregard their rules. Never did with whales or Orcas though. Regarding those bigger predator mammals i have always wondered where the edge is between becoming prey or just being the object of curiosity, when being close to Orcas. I'd rather not find out personally.. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,213 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	These amazing Bottlenose Dolphins have adopted a unique way of hunting Fish. Taking advantage of the low tide, these super smart Mammals are able to beach themselves on mud banks, and attack in perfect synchrony. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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08-25-20, 01:56 AM	#39
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,213 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	__________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie