Six Gill Sharks Video

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six gill shark video

Here is a site that has recent video of six gill sharks feeding in Puget Sound. The sharks are eating "fishcicles" made in 5-gallon buckets so that you get an idea of their size.

The link works!

 

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That is so cool!!

I wouldn't want to be in a dry suit down there though! At least in a wesuit noone would know when I pissed myself

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I don't blame them for wanting to tag from a cage though... 24 footers are awfully large!

 

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You know they're supposed to be extremely docile though. I know a little bit up from Puget Sound in BC they regularily dive with them. That being said, 24' of shark and a bucket of bait - not a chance.

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Did you look at the swimming video? They look docile to me. I just wouldn't chum them in.

This is my new goal - to dive with a six-gill. Unfortunately, your chances of seeing them are better at night. I'm afraid my heart would stop when they swam into the circle of light from the u/w flashlight. But I'm still hoping to dive with them within the year.