Ocean swimmers and scuba divers, are you scared of shark attacks?

[cantdrv55]

Will be snorkeling in Kaanapali, Maui

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by ramonesfreak

And bring Alby Mangels with you for protection!

Alby is still around and doing well. A close friend of mine appeared in one of his earlier films wearing nothing but a bikini and a smile.

[stevej37]

"Ocean swimmers and scuba divers, are you scared of shark attacks?"


My swimmers are good.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by fastfredracing

It used to never bother me, until I saw a fisherman reel in a shark bigger than I was . When he released it , it came darting right towards my wife and I .

I worked with a kid who had a nice scar on his ankle from a shark bite . He was a surfer from Ca.
Plus, a guy from here in Pittsburgh went missing in the OBX a few years back while we were there .

Originally Posted by ramonesfreak

After seeing a bull shark (key west) eat my 150lb tarpon in 2 bites while people were jet skiing and parasailing all around us, no never again would I snorkel or swim in the ocean. I’ve also watched way too many kayak ocean fishing videos with shark encounters. No thanks

Originally Posted by Seahawk

I never gave sharks and other “players “ much thought until I started flying helicopters all over the world.

Flight school in Florida, tours in San Diego, etc, then flights over clear waters in the Pacific.

We are not alone.

I don't think you guys are helping at all. If I'd known that everyone was going to go this route, I'd have posted a bunch of videos to mess with him.

[gacook]

That fear is why I'm NOT an ocean diver or snorkeler

On the land and in air, I have confidence in my abilities to defend myself. In water, I am fully aware that I am prey. No thank you.

[fastfredracing]

You are not really safe anywhere .

[ramonesfreak]

Alby is my hero

And yea Maui, I wouldn’t - but you only live once…..and that’s exactly why I wouldn’t. Can’t you just go to the Monterey aquarium? Damn the things you parents have to do for your kids…..like get eaten by a wild real life monster…sorry don’t listen to me. I won’t get on an airplane either so….

[MikeSid]

Originally Posted by cantdrv55

Will be snorkeling in Kaanapali, Maui

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Snorkeling in Kaanapali you will be fine as long as you don't venture out north around Black Rock. The south side of Black Rock is fine, but very crowded. North of Black Rock, just around it, I encountered a lot of turtles. Fun to swim near, but also where you might find a few sharks.

I would recommend you head north a bit to Honolua Bay. You'll have to park on the side of Honoapiilani Highway and walk to the Honolua access trail. The trail is about 300 yards to the shore. The shore is rocky and not comfortable to sit on, but the snorkeling is the best you will find from a beach. Swim along the south side of the shoreline as far out as you are comfortable and hopefully you'll be brave enough to get to the double bay part that has large rocks to swim between. Lots of fish to swim with here.

Honolua Bay won't be crowded (mostly because the beach is not comfortable and there isn't a ton of parking). But it is so worth your time.

Respect the trail on the way down. It is maintained by locals and it is a bit like a spiritual area.

If you are nervous or new to snorkeling, take a couple dips at Black Rock to get comfortable. But my guess is that if you enjoy snorkeling at all, you'd vastly prefer Honolua Bay to pretty much anything else you can access by shore.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

That was the first thing that I thought of when I clicked on this thread. I VERY intentionally forced myself to NOT post that (or any number of other similar videos). If I'd known (I should have) I'd have posted up. I was trying to help him reduce his anxiety.

Originally Posted by cantdrv55

Mothereffer!

LOL. Yep. Snorkle and scuba, don't kayak. I swear I think it's worse when you're floating on the water than when you're under it with them.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by gacook

That fear is why I'm NOT an ocean diver or snorkeler

On the land and in air, I have confidence in my abilities to defend myself. In water, I am fully aware that I am prey. No thank you.

Who are you, the Red Barron?

[ramonesfreak]

Haha I was going to ask him if he used his wonder twin powers to grow wings and even if he could fly, who and what would be attacking him?

[gacook]

Fair question, I suppose. Smartass comments aside about being a paratrooper or encountering snakes on a plane...how many birds are big enough to eat a 6'1, 230lb man? I'm gonna go with zero. Who and what would be attacking me, indeed. Pretty much nothing is a guarantee

In the water, no such guarantee exists. There's still crap down there that we don't even know about! Man should know his limitations...mine is the sea.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by gacook

Fair question, I suppose. Smartass comments aside about being a paratrooper or encountering snakes on a plane...how many birds are big enough to eat a 6'1, 230lb man? I'm gonna go with zero. Who and what would be attacking me, indeed. Pretty much nothing is a guarantee

In the water, no such guarantee exists. There's still crap down there that we don't even know about! Man should know his limitations...mine is the sea.

Clearly you've never seen Sharknado, the documentary.

[gacook]

Nowhere's safe!

[ramonesfreak]

The only other creature that I am equally as scared of as sharks, are grizzly bears. Both irrational fears

[Eric Hahl]

Okay, I'm sorry, but the next thread below this one right now is "What's for dinner picture thread" So...I couldn't resist

[look 171]

Make sure to tell your wife I get the Sequoia. Nice knowing you. Have fun. I hear you don't feel the pain when they tear off your legs.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by eric hahl

okay, i'm sorry, but the next thread below this one right now is "what's for dinner picture thread" so...i couldn't resist

lmao!

[masraum]

See, they just want to help.

[masraum]