Jack Aubrey Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) Shark Week kicked off last night with a good show about South Africa's breaching Great Whites. The hi-def super-slow motion photography was stunning. I missed the second half of the show because Top Shot was on, and those of you who know me won't be surprised that I like that show. So who's watching Shark Week? Stand up and be counted! Edited August 2, 2010 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 I just remembered: the last time we discussed Shark Week in here our friend Rushhead666 told me that he went on Neptunic's (the company that manufactures those chain mail dive suits) website and ordered t-shirts for he and his wife. I thought that would be cool and I've had the site bookmarked for a while now but I haven't ordered a shirt yet but I'm gonna do it pretty soon. Here's the link to the site's store in case any of you folks want one of their shirts: Neptunic gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I saw the same show last night - did you catch the robotic seal they designed? Robo-Seal was quite cool, and remarkably hardy. What was really interesting was that the sharks (Great Whites) in that particular bay have adapted to hunt the seals at night. Normally sharks need daylight in order to identify prey. The seals went nocturnal, and eventually, so did the sharks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii324/jawkjaw/dosequisman1-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (tick @ Aug 2 2010, 08:15 AM) http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii324/jawkjaw/dosequisman1-1.jpg I love that guy. "Stay thirsty, my friends." Here's my favorite one: On: manscaping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 2 2010, 08:03 AM) I saw the same show last night - did you catch the robotic seal they designed? Robo-Seal was quite cool, and remarkably hardy. What was really interesting was that the sharks (Great Whites) in that particular bay have adapted to hunt the seals at night. Normally sharks need daylight in order to identify prey. The seals went nocturnal, and eventually, so did the sharks. I missed the robo-seal, darn it! It sounds really cool. It's the Discovery Channel, though, so that means they'll show it again next week and I'll catch it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I caught the sharks jumping in super slow-mo last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 watched a doc last week which was about how a orca was captured on film killing a great white,behaviour never before having been witnessed and not thought possible. The whale was not protecting its pups but had actually stalked the great white for food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I love shark week! I watched a show last night where guy without anything to protect him but his wet suit clamped a camera to the dorsal fin of a blacktip shark in the middle of a feeding frenzy. These guys are nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I was watching 40 yr old virgin, but I will start watching tonight. Luv me some shark week. Poor dolphins though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog Kelly Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Shark Week ROCKS I love the series but hate the seal sequences The robo-seal last night was a trip- those guys do not fool around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 QUOTE (Analog Kelly @ Aug 2 2010, 11:04 PM) Shark Week ROCKS I love the series but hate the seal sequences The robo-seal last night was a trip- those guys do not fool around I kinda want a robo-seal now. . . Think of the fun you could have with a remote-control silicone-foam seal at the lake, or in the neighborhood pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Theres someone teaching shark attack survival . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 2 2010, 05:20 AM) Shark Week kicked off last night with a good show about South Africa's breaching Great Whites. The hi-def super-slow motion photography was stunning. I missed the second half of the show because Top Shot was on, and those of you who know me won't be surprised that I like that show. So who's watching Shark Week? Stand up and be counted! I love it Dave but I usually wait for the blu-ray release. Wendy controls the boobtube while I rock out and watch my A's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 QUOTE (tkdryan @ Aug 3 2010, 12:32 AM) Theres someone teaching shark attack survival . I could teach that, and it's a very short course. In fact, I will offer it here for free: Don't swim in shark-infested waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee138/ReRushed/misterjaw013.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Death Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 http://imgur.com/cNrwg.jpg Shark Week is 10/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 3 2010, 10:05 AM) QUOTE (tkdryan @ Aug 3 2010, 12:32 AM) Theres someone teaching shark attack survival . I could teach that, and it's a very short course. In fact, I will offer it here for free: Don't swim in shark-infested waters. Hey thanks. Good idea. Im more of a pool guy anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Death Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 3 2010, 11:05 AM) QUOTE (tkdryan @ Aug 3 2010, 12:32 AM) Theres someone teaching shark attack survival . I could teach that, and it's a very short course. In fact, I will offer it here for free: Don't swim in shark-infested waters. Whaaat? That's a b-grade answer for sure. The obvious best thing to do is transmutate into a dolphin and poke them with your bottle nose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 QUOTE (Mustard Death @ Aug 3 2010, 11:55 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 3 2010, 11:05 AM) QUOTE (tkdryan @ Aug 3 2010, 12:32 AM) Theres someone teaching shark attack survival . I could teach that, and it's a very short course. In fact, I will offer it here for free: Don't swim in shark-infested waters. Whaaat? That's a b-grade answer for sure. The obvious best thing to do is transmutate into a dolphin and poke them with your bottle nose... Well, you get what you pay for! I said it was "free"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 3 2010, 10:05 AM) QUOTE (tkdryan @ Aug 3 2010, 12:32 AM) Theres someone teaching shark attack survival . I could teach that, and it's a very short course. In fact, I will offer it here for free: Don't swim in shark-infested waters. When I was in undergraduate school I had to dissect a shark once. The amazing thing to me was how small their brain is. They don't have bone, just cartilage so if you are being bitten by one a good hit between the eyes should hurt them and they may let go. Statistically shark attacks are rare and most people actually survive being attacked which tells me that for the most part sharks don't eat people. There's no way someone could escape a shark attack if the shark really wanted them. They are fascinating creatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I've been watching an awesome reality series (the only one I've ever watched) called "Expedition Great White." Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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