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- Thread starter Dig
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HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Stacy! I can't hold my pee I am laughing so hard.
YAY!
I can break out the sequin hat and tap shoes.....
[quote Stacey in West Palm Beach]"Where did that come from????" You may ask....
And I quote:
[quote Dig] I kinda made a little jump to the left toward shore [/quote]
That seemingly innocuous statement prompted some memories from my misspent youth....
If you know what prompted my response, good for you. If you don't - just forget it. No use explaining it. It'll take too long.
Stacey[/quote]
YAY! I can break out the sequin hat and tap shoes.....
[quote Stacey in West Palm Beach]"Where did that come from????" You may ask....
And I quote:
[quote Dig] I kinda made a little jump to the left toward shore [/quote]
That seemingly innocuous statement prompted some memories from my misspent youth....
If you know what prompted my response, good for you. If you don't - just forget it. No use explaining it. It'll take too long.
Stacey[/quote]
Gulf Hunter
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And I have inquired about this on the forum before. My Dad especially, thinks I'm NUTS for being out there at night, but whoever said I was smart, EH? Been at this game, since '04. I have seen the small ones darting around between the bars in the daytime out there on very rare occations, mainly when the rays where schooling. You are MOST fortunate to be hunting in clear waters, because Galveston is more like chocolate milk and even if Mr.Bull WAS swimming along behind me, more than likely I would never see him. I am AWEFUL jumpy out there at night and my imagination plays tricks on me sometimes, seems like I see shadows, maybe I am suffering from sleep deprivation, who knows? Yes, mate get rid of the chum bag, it's attracting the wrong kind of crowds, LOL! As for me, I'll continue to hunt, but at least in the surf, I try to keep in under waist deep water at night. Beyond the 3rd bar is no man's land, savvy? Glad you did not get eaten or bitten!
Yeah! me too. I have to say other than the fact that he was eyeballing me, he didnt make any threatening gestures (bumping me, or charging past....or trying to chew off a foot 
). I have two thoughts about what was going on. One : He was just curious ....like barracuda are known to do. or Two: He was following me to see what sort of fish I spooked out of the sand.(I've had cuda,and cobia etc... do the like while diving) During my time in the water I was spooking flounder and whiting out from in front of me with the detector...they all seemed to be congregating in the line I was working (and im sure thats why he was there to begin with). Or ..............three: He was taking his time thinking "How am I going to fit all this stuff into my mouth" hehehehe
). I have two thoughts about what was going on. One : He was just curious ....like barracuda are known to do. or Two: He was following me to see what sort of fish I spooked out of the sand.(I've had cuda,and cobia etc... do the like while diving) During my time in the water I was spooking flounder and whiting out from in front of me with the detector...they all seemed to be congregating in the line I was working (and im sure thats why he was there to begin with). Or ..............three: He was taking his time thinking "How am I going to fit all this stuff into my mouth" heheheheGulf Hunter
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I am more inclined to think #2 being the most probable explanation. From my experiences, it seems like detecting DOES start the food chain, especially at night. Many times, especially under my headlight there are minnows feeding on the worms and marine life, that are unearthed with every scoop and of course I have seen larger fish, like baby Amerberjacks feeding, as well. Perhaps he WAS looking for a meal that you stirred up, rays especially are a preferred food of theirs. I DO NOT believe we are the main course and would be more concerned if we were in the surf, with a bleeding stringer of trout or reds, savvy? We certainly should ALL be aware of our surroundings though, as these creatures are unpredictable and we are on THEIR turf.
I live in Fla. and I have been in the water with both Alligators and sharks. They are more scared of you than you are of them but you still have to use your head. You can be attacked by just being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Gators do strange things around mating season (don't we all) 
and don't ever mess with a nest or their young. You'll find Momma real fast that way. I've studied shark behavior for many, many years and if you've ever see aerial photos of popular swimming beaches, you'd probably never go back into the water again 'cause there are plenty of sharks among you, you just don't know it. I have had several Manatees come up to me and give me a little heart skip, I even patted one on the nose before she was satisfied and headed on down the beach. You just have to be aware of your surroundings. Gulf Hunter...... sharks love to feed close to the beach at night so you, my friend, have far larger eggs than I do. 
Good luck everyone and have a great summer in the water but don't take any unnecessary chance.
therick
and don't ever mess with a nest or their young. You'll find Momma real fast that way. I've studied shark behavior for many, many years and if you've ever see aerial photos of popular swimming beaches, you'd probably never go back into the water again 'cause there are plenty of sharks among you, you just don't know it. I have had several Manatees come up to me and give me a little heart skip, I even patted one on the nose before she was satisfied and headed on down the beach. You just have to be aware of your surroundings. Gulf Hunter...... sharks love to feed close to the beach at night so you, my friend, have far larger eggs than I do. Good luck everyone and have a great summer in the water but don't take any unnecessary chance.therick
Chi Town Bruce
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Stacey in West Palm Beach
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As a Floridian, I could have SWORN that I've heard of Tiger Sharks right here in our coastal waters, so I "Googled" Tiger Shark. While they may not be indigenous to Florida, they are often found here. So, I wouldn't grow complacent, Florida Water Hunters!!!
Below is a "CUT & PASTE" from the Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department website:
Geographical Distribution
The tiger shark is found throughout the world's temperate and tropical waters, with the exception of the Mediterranean Sea. It is a wide-ranging species that is at home both in the open ocean as well as shallow coastal waters. Reports of individuals from as far north as Iceland and the United Kingdom have been confirmed but are probably a result of roaming sharks following the warmer Gulf Stream north across the Atlantic.
Habitat
This shark has a notable tolerance for many different kinds of marine habitat but generally prefers murky waters in coastal areas. It is commonly found in river estuaries, harbors, and other inlets where runoff from the land may attract a high number of prey items. Shallow areas around large island chains and oceanic islands including lagoons, are also part of the tiger shark's natural environment. It is often seen at the surface and has been reported to depths of 350 m (1085 ft).
Tiger sharks undergo seasonal migrations. It is well known that they move into temperate waters from the tropics for the warmer months and return during the winter. These sharks also make long oceanic migrations between islands and are capable of traveling long distances in a short amount of time.
World distribution map for the tiger shark
Below is a "CUT & PASTE" from the Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department website:
Geographical Distribution
The tiger shark is found throughout the world's temperate and tropical waters, with the exception of the Mediterranean Sea. It is a wide-ranging species that is at home both in the open ocean as well as shallow coastal waters. Reports of individuals from as far north as Iceland and the United Kingdom have been confirmed but are probably a result of roaming sharks following the warmer Gulf Stream north across the Atlantic.
Habitat
This shark has a notable tolerance for many different kinds of marine habitat but generally prefers murky waters in coastal areas. It is commonly found in river estuaries, harbors, and other inlets where runoff from the land may attract a high number of prey items. Shallow areas around large island chains and oceanic islands including lagoons, are also part of the tiger shark's natural environment. It is often seen at the surface and has been reported to depths of 350 m (1085 ft).
Tiger sharks undergo seasonal migrations. It is well known that they move into temperate waters from the tropics for the warmer months and return during the winter. These sharks also make long oceanic migrations between islands and are capable of traveling long distances in a short amount of time.
World distribution map for the tiger shark
Terrific Killing Machines with ancient histories, both are some of the oldest killers on the planet. On the other hand, they aren't the sharpest pencils in the box as they have tiny brains. What brains they do have are geared toward hunting, killing and eating, which in my mind makes them unpredictable. Humans are without question the best killers on the planet but in the water we're definitely outclassed by sharks and gators unless we are purposely set on killing them. There is just too random an element for me to want to hunt in the water at dusk/night/dawn when I know that there are sharks in the water and that they are more actively feeding.
There are plenty of opportunities for treasure hunting outside those hours and I find it more enjoyable to hunt at those times. I can concentrate on the hunt and not worry about being the hunted.
Everybody's got a right to do their own thing, take their own chances and pay their own bill. I just hope that none of us becomes a statistic and the front page of the community news due to a bad run in with a gator or a shark.
Be Safe and Good Luck,
BDA
There are plenty of opportunities for treasure hunting outside those hours and I find it more enjoyable to hunt at those times. I can concentrate on the hunt and not worry about being the hunted.
Everybody's got a right to do their own thing, take their own chances and pay their own bill. I just hope that none of us becomes a statistic and the front page of the community news due to a bad run in with a gator or a shark.Be Safe and Good Luck,
BDA
scubadetector
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Luckily here in MI we don't have that problem. Has anyone seen a picture of my catfish though? She likes to swim and stays by my side when I am diving.
She helps me feel safe when other detectorists are around. Very friendly to some.
Say hello to sharkie.
She helps me feel safe when other detectorists are around. Very friendly to some.
Say hello to sharkie.
Chi Town Bruce
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crackerjuan
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gators are in the salt water canals in Ruskin , fl Ive seen them their Ive never seen them in the Apollo beach canals but a fish and game officer told me he has seen them around Simmons park in the salt water also people have told me their are rattle snakes out on beer can island which is in the middle of Tampa bay between Apollo beach and mcdill air force base
captRobert
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finally have some stuff to post an what do i read, SHARK! MY NIGHTMARE!
Ya its all fun an games until Mr. Whitey sizes you up and decides you might be edible...Heres what happened I was 35' down divng off monetery calif. (the RED TRIANGLE such a discriptive cute name). I'm really enjoying the formations an sealife when WHAM..a locomotive its me, never felt so much power since. a small 12 foot white decided to test bite me....all I saw were a black eye and a rows of the most awesome teeth, the eye partically turn white! I swear, it turned white! I must have put my hand in its mouth as my hand was lacerated trying to push away....it then disappeared..whole thing felt like an hour but my dive buddies said it was seconds...they said I looked like a small rag doll next to this big guy. I had the longest ever swim in my life back to the beach. Off to the hospital for stitches..A shark expert told me that i was lucky to have not been dismembered..thats it my first shark face to face...We rarely get bulls, but tigers, blues, makos and seven gill sharks are out there. I only hunt in the surf line no more than 1- 3' feet deep or so when its calm to do so. Its important to be safe. California waters are some of the most fearsome white shark waters going.
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Ya its all fun an games until Mr. Whitey sizes you up and decides you might be edible...Heres what happened I was 35' down divng off monetery calif. (the RED TRIANGLE such a discriptive cute name). I'm really enjoying the formations an sealife when WHAM..a locomotive its me, never felt so much power since. a small 12 foot white decided to test bite me....all I saw were a black eye and a rows of the most awesome teeth, the eye partically turn white! I swear, it turned white! I must have put my hand in its mouth as my hand was lacerated trying to push away....it then disappeared..whole thing felt like an hour but my dive buddies said it was seconds...they said I looked like a small rag doll next to this big guy. I had the longest ever swim in my life back to the beach. Off to the hospital for stitches..A shark expert told me that i was lucky to have not been dismembered..thats it my first shark face to face...We rarely get bulls, but tigers, blues, makos and seven gill sharks are out there. I only hunt in the surf line no more than 1- 3' feet deep or so when its calm to do so. Its important to be safe. California waters are some of the most fearsome white shark waters going.
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mattockman
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Sanddigger
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