read an article of a diver’s catch getting taken by a shark at ala moana beach park. so they posed signs. ummm… do you think it’s a divers responsibility to report such incidents? i was thinking about it as i read the article on the local news site. as a diver or surfer, do you think we should report all shark encounters? so every time i see a big tiger shark out at waikiki, i should call the lifeguards so they post shark warning signs? that’s a good question. would i be responsible if i didn’t report it and somebody gets attacked by a shark? ummm… got me thinking. i’ll just say this for now, there are sharks EVERYWHERE!!! if there’s ocean. if all divers and surfers reported shark sightings, we would have shark warning signs posted everyday on every beach in hawaii. when you keep on seeing and having close encounters with sharks, you tend to get use to it. we see tiger sharks everywhere and even after almost getting attacked by one a while ago in waikiki, i didn’t feel like i had to tell the lifeguards or anything. it felt like another day in the ocean. it’s part of life. if you go into the ocean, there will be sharks. just like if your a mailman in waianae, you will encounter vicious dogs. by the way, that little 8′ shark in the photo was right out waikiki in 10′ deep water. it probably could have bitten your leg off. just joking….
i come to japan at this time of year for what? for this!!! normal people are tying down their boats, boarding up the windows, storing water and food, and wishing this typhoon will turn away and back on down. me? i’m getting on a plane tomorrow and heading to the action. stay tuned for photos and video. typhoon season on!!! i’m so excited i won’t be able to sleep tonight….
