Another tagged New Zealand great white shark has migrated to the Great Barrier Reef off Australia – 1 of nine sharks to be satellite tagged this year. The 3.5 metre shark, nicknamed ‘Thomas,’ was tagged with a popup archival satellite tag. The tag records information on light levels (from which approximate daily latitude and longitude can be estimated) as well as water depth … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2008
Monterey Bay Aquarium Sets White Shark Free
If you were planning to visit the new great white shark on display at Monterey Bay Aquarium, you have missed your opportunity. The staff released the young female white shark today at 1:30, after only 11 days in captivity, because it had eaten only once during that time. She was delivered to the Santa Barbara Channel, tagged and released. “These decisions are always g … [Read more...]
Big Island Beaches Remain Closed – Three Shark Sightings
HONOLULU For the second day in a row, Big Island officials said they have closed beaches in the South Kohala area because of sharks. A Big Island helicopter spotted three sharks in the area between Puako and Mauna Kea Beach Sunday morning. A tiger shark 10 to 12 feet in length was seen 600 yards off Puako boat ramp. The two other sharks were seen off Maumae Beach … [Read more...]
Oahu Beaches Closed: Aggressive Shark Sighting and Possible Body!
Kailua, Lanikai and Bellows beaches closed after shark sighting. Officials are also investigating a possible body in the water. Beach closures went into effect on the Big Island as well today, due to the sighting of a 12-foot tiger shark. OAHU, HAWAII Officials have closed beaches on the windward side of Oahu while they investigate reports of a body in the water off of … [Read more...]
Sharks Attack Two Surfers in Volusia County
The Volusia County Government has achieved an almost farcical inability to keep their beach users safe. The Beach Safety website has ZERO mention of the obvious dangers posed by sharks in Volusia County waters. The Fear Beneath never received a response from Volusia County Beach Safety Director Kevin Sweat - perhaps it's time to move up the chain of command if we want answers … [Read more...]
Large Tiger Shark Sighting Closes Big Island Beaches
Closure of Hapuna and Wailea beaches will be re-evaluated tomorrow BIG ISLAND, HAWAII Big Island officials closed Hapuna and Wailea beaches this afternoon after a 12-foot tiger shark was seen about 30 yards offshore, according to an e-mailed news release from the Fire Department and Ocean Safety Division. Anyone planning to visit beaches in the South Kohala area are … [Read more...]
Decapitated Sea Lion: Ocean Beach Great White Shark Victim?
An update from our respected colleagues at The Shark Research Committee. OCEAN BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO On September 1, 2008 Michael Sullivan observed the following, which was reported today; "This email is in regards to the shark sighting on August 29th by Pete Maris South of Sloat Avenue. It may be important to note that a large sea lion washed up headless just south of … [Read more...]
Newport Beach Shark Sighting
An update from our respected colleagues at The Shark Research Committee. NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA On September 1, 2008 Scott Hubbard was body surfing with several unidentified friends near Chair 6, Island Avenue, Balboa Peninsula, in Newport Beach. It was 5:00 PM and he had been in the water about 1 hour. The sky was clear with a 5 – 10 knot off-shore breeze and an e … [Read more...]
“My Close Encounter After a Lifelong Fear of Sharks”
One author's account of scuba diving with a ten-foot tiger shark in the Challenger Banks southwest of Bermuda. CHALLENGER BANKS, BERMUDA By: James Whitaker Sharing the water with a ten-foot Tiger shark was, for me, a terrifying and exhilarating privilege. I've had a lifelong interest in sharks that straddles a fine line between fear and fascination: It was fuelled … [Read more...]
Craig Newman, Australian Shark Hunter
With the recent controversy over the use of shark nets on Australian beaches, this article provides some interesting information on the shark net program and some of the characters that work in the field. GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA It's a trifle chilly but perfect on the Gold Coast and shark catcher Craig Newton greets the day with a grin as he boards his boat ready for the … [Read more...]
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