Sharks

[metaldetectorguy]

So not too long ago I was snorkle detecting a little less then shoulder deep. When I popped my head out of the water I saw about 20 or 30 feet away what looked to be shark fins...I thought I was just imagining it as I am always on lookout and then nope all of a sudden I see them again a bit closer so I was like "oh hell nah"....This is when I saw the 2 shadows which looked to be about 7 or 8 feet each Bull Sharks. They came within like 15 feet of me but could care less and kept on swimming. So I look in their direction and the water is packed with people. I was not about to yell shark and create a panic as the sharks seemed to be doing their own thing and could care less. But ever since then I had been very hesitant to go back out that deep. I found it crazy that these 2 huge sharks were swimming through so many people sunbathing and no one at all even noticed a thing!

So I guess this kind of thing happens way more then people realize even myself. Now even though no one including myself was messed with it just a little unsettling knowing they are there. Also seeing the way they moved there is little chance of even seeing what's coming. I even see one of my buddies detecting neck deep in the middle of the night like WHAT!! But he is still alive and a very avid detectorist so I guess all is good. Perhaps he will chime in here.

Anyone else have shark encounters?

 

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[Terry Soloman]

Washington, DC - The Federal government is warning Pulse Induction metal detectorists to "Stay dry, and Stay alive!" September through November, is the most dangerous time to be in the surf with breeding and birthing sharks. Compounding this danger, Pulse Induction, or "PI" underwater metal detectors, can attract hungry sharks from as far away as one-nautical mile with their strong electronic pulses.

University of Arizona Professor Sandy Tiburón, said that detectorists - and the swimmers near them, are at increased risk of shark attack. "We have studied this problem since the fatal attack of a beach detectorist in Connecticut, in 2009," commented Professor Tiburón. "Our experiments show that sharks are not only attracted by pulse induction metal detectors, but that they also behave very aggressively when they locate it."

The Trump administration acted quickly in response to last month's fatal shark attack of a pulse induction user near Point Pleasant, New Jersey, announcing the appointment of Terry Soloman, as the administration's new Pulse Induction Czar. Mr. Soloman, will be responsible for gathering up all of the dangerous PI machines currently in use, and advising beach hunters to stay out of the water, through his department's "Stay Dry, Stay Alive!" outreach.

"I think it is critical that all water hunters send me these dangerous PI units as soon as possible," said Mr. Soloman. "We can only help those that want to help themselves, and staying completely out of the water is part of that commitment." While it was not clear at the time of this interview where the PI metal detectors must be sent, Mr. Soloman made it clear that the information would be announced shortly.

 

[MrMikeJackie]

"Professor Tiburón" LMFAO

 

[Twinkletoes]

Washington, DC - The Federal government is warning Pulse Induction metal detectorists to "Stay dry, and Stay alive!" September through November, is the most dangerous time to be in the surf with breeding and birthing sharks. Compounding this danger, Pulse Induction, or "PI" underwater metal detectors, can attract hungry sharks from as far away as one-nautical mile with their strong electronic pulses.

University of Arizona Professor Sandy Tiburón, said that detectorists - and the swimmers near them, are at increased risk of shark attack. "We have studied this problem since the fatal attack of a beach detectorist in Connecticut, in 2009," commented Professor Tiburón. "Our experiments show that sharks are not only attracted by pulse induction metal detectors, but that they also behave very aggressively when they locate it."

The Trump administration acted quickly in response to last month's fatal shark attack of a pulse induction user near Point Pleasant, New Jersey, announcing the appointment of Terry Soloman, as the administration's new Pulse Induction Czar. Mr. Soloman, will be responsible for gathering up all of the dangerous PI machines currently in use, and advising beach hunters to stay out of the water, through his department's "Stay Dry, Stay Alive!" outreach.

"I think it is critical that all water hunters send me these dangerous PI units as soon as possible," said Mr. Soloman. "We can only help those that want to help themselves, and staying completely out of the water is part of that commitment." While it was not clear at the time of this interview where the PI metal detectors must be sent, Mr. Soloman made it clear that the information would be announced shortly.

Okay Terry I'll send you all my metal detectors! I'll even send my single frequency VFL detectors just in case they discover that those detectors send a low frequency signal that attracts bears, mountain lions, bob cats, coyotes, porcupines, house cats, lemmings, vultures, Kodiak bears, snowshoe rabbits, and or homeless people. I'd better send you my waders too! Thanks for all your help, say hi to Donald. (It's in the mail) Tt

 

[LawrencetheMDer]

I used to swim 2-3 times per week. Swam down the beach on day about a mile and when I got out there was this fisherman holding a knife in one hand and a cell phone in the other. I asked How ya doing? He then asked if I was aware that a shark was following me? I had no idea. Yes, the man said, an 8-foot black tip shark was about 12 ft behind me and followed me for about 50 yrds before I turned toward shore when he disappeared back under the water. The fisherman said he pulled his knife out but I was too far from shore to help so he was about to call 911 when the shark got me...that was about 3 yrs ago and haven't been back swimming on the east coast of Florida since.

 

[CASPER-2]

BLACK TIPS ARE USUALLY TERRITORIAL - I HAD ONE FOLLOW ME FOR A AWHILE TILL I PULLED HIM TO FAR OFF HIS REEF AND HE TURNED BACK - I HAVE A PIC OF HIM SOMEWHERE (FLIPED ONTO MY BACK AND SHOT PHOTO OF HIM BOUT 5 YRDS BEHIND ME
ALSO WAS SWIMMING/ SNORKELING IN FLA. AND HAD 3 10 FT BULLS GO RIGHT UNDER ME - I COULD HAVE TOUCHED THEM
I JUST STOPPED KICKING AND MOVING MY HANDS AND LET THEM SWIM ON BY
I USED TO HUNT CT. WATERS FOR LIKE 10YRS WITH MY PI - GOT MANY DOWN THERE TO BUY PIs CAUSE I WAS PULLING GOLD IN THE 2 FT
RANGE WITH IT - NEVER HEARD OF AN ATTACK DOWN THERE

 

[BagLady]

Scary stuff. Glad your OK.

 

[ARC]

Shark Approaches Metal Detecting Florida Man...

 

[ARC]

I could post after post shark encounters / stories.

Tooooo many.

 

[CaptEsteban]

"Professor Tiburón" LMFAO

I had to laugh at that , too.

To those who don't understand why,, " Tiburon " is Spanish for SHARK

 

[Twinkletoes]

Washington, DC - The Federal government is warning Pulse Induction metal detectorists to "Stay dry, and Stay alive!" September through November, is the most dangerous time to be in the surf with breeding and birthing sharks. Compounding this danger, Pulse Induction, or "PI" underwater metal detectors, can attract hungry sharks from as far away as one-nautical mile with their strong electronic pulses.

University of Arizona Professor Sandy Tiburón, said that detectorists - and the swimmers near them, are at increased risk of shark attack. "We have studied this problem since the fatal attack of a beach detectorist in Connecticut, in 2009," commented Professor Tiburón. "Our experiments show that sharks are not only attracted by pulse induction metal detectors, but that they also behave very aggressively when they locate it."

The Trump administration acted quickly in response to last month's fatal shark attack of a pulse induction user near Point Pleasant, New Jersey, announcing the appointment of Terry Soloman, as the administration's new Pulse Induction Czar. Mr. Soloman, will be responsible for gathering up all of the dangerous PI machines currently in use, and advising beach hunters to stay out of the water, through his department's "Stay Dry, Stay Alive!" outreach.

"I think it is critical that all water hunters send me these dangerous PI units as soon as possible," said Mr. Soloman. "We can only help those that want to help themselves, and staying completely out of the water is part of that commitment." While it was not clear at the time of this interview where the PI metal detectors must be sent, Mr. Soloman made it clear that the information would be announced shortly.

If a posting can be nominated for a BANNER; I nominate the one above! WTG Terry!

 

[beendetected]

Was using a PI on the beach when a woman approached me...ended up marrying her. So, yes...PI machines do attract predators.


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[bigscoop]

I use to detect in the shark bite capital of the world, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.....sharks are everywhere. If the water was actually clear it would frighten the crap out of people as to just how many sharks are moving all around them in the troughs or just beyond the bars. A lot of folks come out of the water with what they believe to be a small cut from broken shell, etc., but if that cut is in a half-moon shape it was probably a small shark. I've been bitten on the heal and also on the big toe, been bumped around by larger sharks as well. The absolute worse time to be in the water is when the baitfish are schooling or migrating near shore but for the most part the sharks could care less about people.

 

[Twinkletoes]

MSLSD

Breaking News

Report shows Russian govt role in US shark attacks!

Rachel Maddow relays a Reuters report that a Vladimir-linked fish tank drafted strategy for Russian interference in US based saltwater metal detecting. Donald Trump nips at Putin then tears into him for his failure stop Russia’s 2016 deliberate shark attacks on unsuspecting US plebeian citizens!

 

[biggmike]

Sharks are kinda scary. In the water they're faster than us, can appear from what seems like out of nowhere in an instant, and pack a solid bite. It's easy to get nervous when you're in the dark ocean and unsure what's swimming by with a toothy grin. But sharks aren't the animals you should be most afraid of — in fact when you compare the number of deaths from sharks to an array of other animals, it's clear there are many other animals more likely to cause your demise.

Mosquitoes


Mosquitoes' saliva makes it easier for them to get to our blood and it makes us itch.655,000 people killed each year, primarily in Africa, through the little buggers spreading malaria left and right.

Hippos


The hippo has an impressive set of teeth2,900 people are killed by these moody mammals annually in Africa. That roly-poly exterior is just to lure you in.

Deer


When it's dark outside, deer can be harder to see than you might think. 130 people killed across the U.S. by deer, almost exclusively because drivers hit the deer with their cars. That saying "a deer in the headlights" came about for a reason.


Bees


Bees have far more important work to do than to sting you. 53 people die each year in the U.S. because of an allergic reaction from being stung.

Dogs


You might not want to pet every dog you meet. 30-35 people are killed each year in the U.S. (Fido isn't always your best friend.)

Ants


Small but mighty, ants can pack a dangerous bite.20-50 people are killed each year in Africa from ants. They may be small but dozens, hundreds, even thousands of stinging ants can add up.


Jellyfish


Not all jellyfish are dangerous to humans, but some have incredibly potent venom.20-40 people per year die in the Philippines alone from anaphylaxis caused by the stings.


Cows


You may just want to admire cows from the other side of the fence. 22 people are killed in the U.S. every year from these seemingly docile creatures. They're fun to pet, but getting kicked in the head by one ... not as fun.

Horses


Hanging out with a horse? Stay away from those back legs...and those teeth. 20 people die each year thanks to our equine friends.
Spiders



Spiders can be deadly, particularly the black widow spider. 6.5 people die in the U.S. every year from spider bites.

Rattlesnakes


If you see a rattlesnake when hiking or camping, obviously leave it alone.
5.5 people die from rattlesnake bites each year in the U.S., which isn't a whole lot considering what a common sight they are in popular hiking and camping areas.


SharksSharks have a lethal reputation but are responsible for fewer deaths than you think.
<1 person is killed each year in the U.S. and fewer than six worldwide are killed by sharks. From 2006 to 2010, there were just three fatalities from shark attacks in the U.S.
Granted if you're swimming with bull sharks, you're more likely to die by shark attack at that moment than a cow. But most of us aren't in the water with sharks as often as we find ourselves next to a cow on a visit to a farm or at a petting zoo. And we certainly are around bees and ants a whole lot more often than sharks. But if you find yourself swimming in the ocean — or even some rivers — you're probably nearer to sharks than you realize. With millions upon millions of beach-goers and surfers taking to the water every day, only a small handful are ever bitten or killed by sharks. So if you find yourself harboring feelings of fear or even hatred of sharks, you might want to take a step back and gain a little perspective. They aren't nearly as deadly as you might think.

 

[ARC]

Prepare for "shark data" to be RE written.

As Bob Dylan once said... "them times they are ah changin"... heh

 

[gamiller]

If you hunt the water in New smyrna beach you will probably have a shark encounter some day. I've had one swim right by me in Ormond beach, the shark was not least bit interested in me.

 

[bigscoop]

If you hunt the water in New smyrna beach you will probably have a shark encounter some day. I've had one swim right by me in Ormond beach, the shark was not least bit interested in me.

The "dumbest" thing I ever caught myself doing was detecting in the first trough after dark during the spring mullet run......it just sort of hit me all at once as I was bumped really heavy and hard and saw that big fin swimming away. Never did that again!

 

[Terry Soloman]

The "dumbest" thing I ever caught myself doing was detecting in the first trough after dark during the spring mullet run......it just sort of hit me all at once as I was bumped really heavy and hard and saw that big fin swimming away. Never did that again!

Similar experience as a newbie beach hunter on Long Island. Low tide was at 4:30am, and I was in the water about hip-deep by 4:39am. Not yet light, so I had my headlamp on, and I was trying to pinpoint a target while timing the waves. As I'm looking down into the water, I see a silver flash about 20" long swim right by my left leg. I wondered for a microsecond what the little guy was trying to get away from. That's when the BIG Dark shadow in the water screamed by me. Needless to say I was out of the water and up on the sand before the last of the warm liquid drained down my leg.

 

[gamiller]

Thought you might be interested.
Wasp Injection Knife
A little pricey though.