C.J. Thomas
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Came across this article today at work & couldn't help but be surprised at this shark's demeanor.....I'm wondering if these guys were possibly antagonizing or provoking the shark.....check it out:
Video: Florida man chased by shark while spearfishing | WeatherPlus
Now I have been lobstering in the Keys 12-15 times a year for the past 15 years (at least) and I have encountered 100+ nurse sharks shacked up in boxes, barrels, pipes - you name it. More than once I have been prodding with a tickle stick and had one of these guys violently shoot out of the nearest opening.....but in my experiences they have just taken off quickly. Never have I felt threatened by them or worried that they would come after me (or my catch.)
Anyone ever had an encounter like this group?
Video: Florida man chased by shark while spearfishing | WeatherPlus
Now I have been lobstering in the Keys 12-15 times a year for the past 15 years (at least) and I have encountered 100+ nurse sharks shacked up in boxes, barrels, pipes - you name it. More than once I have been prodding with a tickle stick and had one of these guys violently shoot out of the nearest opening.....but in my experiences they have just taken off quickly. Never have I felt threatened by them or worried that they would come after me (or my catch.)
Anyone ever had an encounter like this group?