Re: [Paddlewise] Sharks

From: Peter Treby <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 09:30:15 +1000
Philip wrote:

"Anyway, I glance off to my port side to see a fin slicing towards me in fine Hollywood movie style. I'm just getting to the end of the "It can't be b^S it is b^S I should be scared!" thought process when the shark gets to within about fifteen feet, apparently sees the boat is pretty big, and veers off at a 45 degree angle."

My only sighting of a shark while paddling has been a short experience. 
I saw a dorsal fin slicing along the surface for maybe 5 metres, then it 
disappeared, Such a brief sighting encourages good body rotation, as you 
look around to see where it's gone!
Cheers, PT
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