Car Passenger Devoured by Sharks

[@DeadSezSo]

Man I wish this channel had been around before 2020 because my dad would have loved this channel. My dad was a certified beach bum and he was the most talented fisherman I have ever known. But he was even moreso talented at finding sharks teeth. He'd walk for miles up and down the beach looking for sharks teeth and it wasn't unheard of for him to find hundreds of teeth in one day. He even found a couple massive megalodon teeth in his lifetime. He was 6 foot tall and didn't have to bend over to find them even in a huge pile of broken shells and debris, he would just spot one, flip it over with his toe to make sure and then he'd bend down and put in his jar lol he said shark teeth have a different shine to them. He taught me how to look for teeth and even though I'm pretty good at it, I'm nowhere near as good as he was. He left behind thousands of teeth when he passed away in January 2020 at 54 years of age. If he saw kids looking for teeth, he'd go over to where they were looking, find teeth and give them away. We loved watching shark week and things like that, it would have been cool to watch these videos with him. I sure do miss him everyday, these videos make me think of him and for that, I'm thankful

[@SharksHappen]

Man, that is just 2 years older than i am. Sorry to hear. That is too young to go.

[@DeadSezSo]

@@SharksHappen I had a feeling you were close in age! He passed away from cancer, he'd ignored the warning signs for awhile so when he finally got it checked out, it was too late and they gave him 3 months. He made it 6 which was a blessing in itself, you don't realize how much every day matters until you know there aren't many days left. So please take care of yourself and listen to your body Hal, we want you around to do these videos for a long time!

[@catherinerintamaki8617]

Wow, sorry you lost your Dad, sounds like a very interesting guy.🇨🇦😻🐕

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Yes, thank you so very much, Third Eye 2020, for sharing all this about your dad!!!! I spent a lot of time in the ocean, as a kid, up in Rhode Island, and on the New Jersey shore and down in Florida, where we move to Palm Beach, the island. Besides going to the University of Miami and going down all the way to Key West and back up, etc., etc.! And we/I love to pick up shells on the beach, etc., but was not aware of sharks teeth!!! I don’t know why?! I’ve held Sharkstooth and cinnamon before, but I wasn’t seeing them at all, Emily would walk the beach or beaches!!! And I have this love of sharks!! After finding a small sand shark in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island in New Jersey, when I was in grade school years ago!! We lived outside of Philadelphia then. Anyway, I picked up that same shark that was dead and took it back to our cottage, where I hung the shark up on the clothesline!! So I got to feel his rough skin, etc.!!!!! I have done a lot of swimming and body surfing in the ocean, besides quite a bit of snorkeling… I also got certified scuba diving up in Alaska… But I never got to see any sharks in the water!!! Makes me think of where we lived up in Alaska… There were moose all around us basically, but I didn’t get to see them a lot!!! A neighbor across the street told me that there was a big moose laying in our backyard! But I never got to see the moose!! Also there were bear sightings all the time in our subdivision there… They would post it at the park nearby, saying to beware! My son and I found Bear scat/droppings not far from our house!!! But did not see any bear that day or other day just for that matter!! Woe is me!!! Ha, ha!!!!

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Anyway, loved your comment!! Thank you so much for sharing!! And sorry for your loss with your father!!! Have you found Jesus Christ yet?

[@ronaldbell3788]

Hal's channel is addictive and makes the Spielberg movie "Jaws" look lame. Congrats to this creative and enterprising man for providing the world with excellent narrative-style information.

[@interestedlen8823]

Hal's channel is addictive, but get a grip Ronald - nothing makes Jaws look lame - ever! Go and have a lie down man.

[@ronaldbell3788]

@@interestedlen8823 well, the story was absurd. Example=the day after the boy Alex kintner was devoured, his mother strode onto the beach in full mourning regalia. If I had a child eaten alive, I doubt my wife would buy a mourning outfit(with veil, lol) and I'm sure we'd not pack such apparel for our beach getaway. Not to mention that the shark looked mechanical. "The wizard of Oz" was more believable. Hal definitely conducts a compelling and honest show, whereas all Spielberg did was to go for sensationalism that , as David Letterman would often say, was "hard to believe." But I give you the right to be wrong in your views.

[@daimo_4750]

His videos are entertaining but also irresponsible. I've heard him spout unfounded nonsense about sharks in a few of his videos, for example their feeding patterns and using their jaws as a feeler. He's not a marine biologist and nor is he educated in the field. Making emotional judgements and, frankly, unhinged rants to appeal to his own opinions on shark attacks is irresponsible. If he reads this and wishes to reply, then we'll see.

[@tragicvalentine]

@@ronaldbell3788 Dude, it was made in the 70's, and to my knowledge The wizard of Oz prop department weren't tasked with making a gigantic life-like predator. Even the wizard was a man behind a curtain, and the lion wasn't really convincing , imho. Edit: pretty sure they had shops in Amity too, the mother probably got her mourning attire from a store, and she seemed like the kind of over the top lady who mourns very different to you, she may have wanted to join her son and was giving the shark a chance to take her.. just saying.

[@tidusjecht9143]

@@interestedlen8823 Exactly. Thank you.

[@professorkaos2781]

Hal has a soothing voice and is a great storyteller. When i was away up north after the day of fishing before bed i always listened to this channel. This guy deserves WAY more views than he is getting.

[@pfrstreetgang7511]

You're statement about as long as you're facing the shark they will probably think twice is spot on. It's not just GWs that are very aware of whether a person is watching them. It was drilled into us as kids snorkeling in the Keys to not sit there treading water yakking for 5 minutes. More times than not as soon as you stuck your head down, there was 1 or 2 Reef sharks and the occasional Mako heading heading directly for you which would immediately veer off to the side like a pickpocket pretending they were just passing by.

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

Your dad sounds like a really cool guy. You are blessed to have him in your life. My dad passed away at 60. Our dads were so young. Thanks for the Amazing Story buddy take care.

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

Remember about when Sharks bite and leaves.....it doesn't necessarily preclude a predation. A common predation method is to bite and go away at a distance and to wait until it's prey bleeds out. It could just bite and have been waiting 40-60 yards away for the victim to bleed out before approaching in order to avoid harm to it's self.

[@saradrugi6760]

Yes thats true, good point !

[@reactivereplays5666]

I said the same thing about sharks taking a arm/leg and swimming off eating it; yet that is not called predation.... I don't understand that at all. Number 1 It's EATING THEM, number 2 we don't know if it was waiting 40 ft away while chewing it down to come back.

[@alebroker7587]

@@reactivereplays5666 I once spoked to a sufer that was attacked in Cali, he said the shark did is initial attack and the circled him for a good 20 minutes before help arrived. He said if it wasnt for his surfer body that was with him he would have been eaten by the GW.

[@silver-en7kl]

That is an excellent point. I 100% agree with you. Sometimes a big great white has been doing this method on seals and sea lions for many meals. This method will also lesson the chance of a prey fighting back and causing an injury to the shark. I think you are right about this theory. Hal may be missing several attempts to predate!!

[@silver-en7kl]

@@reactivereplays5666 I 100%agree with u. When a great whit hits a large seal or sea lion it often waits close by for the mammal to bleed out and become still in the water. A good method to avoid an injury from a struggle as well. Even a seal could take an eye out when it’s fighting for its life. Hal may be missing several attempts to predate. A single bite may just be the start of their meal in most cases.

[@YOadrieennnne]

I’ve literally fallen asleep listening to Hal. Not because he’s boring.. it’s so relaxing. Shark attacks made relaxing. One of my favorite things now.

[@DioStole]

Something is disturbing about this comment

[@jdgoesham5381]

Yea his vids have been one of my nightly chill video playlists I put on when i crawl into bed at night. Or audiobooks of books I know well and love so it's easy listening and I'm not trying to listen to intently. Without something like that it would take me hours to get to sleep half the time. Even with a bunch of THC...

[@sircles-net]

Repost from last video: Hi Hal, let me tell you why I think you're spot on: When we are out on the boats, delivering or what have you, we catch fish as we go, obviously. This we do by hanging a 60m (200ft) line off the back of the boat, clipped to the pushpit (which is a metal railing at the back of the yacht) by a clothes peg. When the fish bites, it pulls the clip of of the pushpit and we know we have a bite. Now I would say that one in five or so are taken by a shark, but not while the line is loose. They wait until I start to pull the line in. They wait until the forward drag of the fish stops it being able to manoeuvre. THEY ARE WATCHING HUMAN BEHAVIOIUR and using it to secure a clean and easy kill. They have complete understanding of what I am doing and are able to modify their hunting behaviour based upon mine. Misidentification cannot be responsible for very many of these attacks at all, as they understand completely what I am and what I am doing. I am convinced of this based upon their behaviour.

[@Cereal_Killer007]

Absolutely! Sharks are so much smarter than people think. Misidentified attacks are B.S. and im positive it will be proven in the near future

[@alebroker7587]

I totally agree with you.

[@alebroker7587]

Thats actually 20% of the time that sharks attack baits. That should proof that there is plenty of sharks out there.

[@effortlesschange]

Interesting man, thanx for sharing your experience

[@mikewillard34]

The "experts" would have you believe that over the course of millions of years sharks have actually become dumber, less efficient hunters incapable of identifying their prey. They just stumble blindly around the sea incapable of telling the difference between a surfboard and and a seal.....

[@deborahrandolph8396]

Love the way you tell these stories. Never a dull moment. Thank you.

[@doodlegassum6959]

Agreed. The no hype necessary kinda delivery is perfect.

[@Country_boy-sz3bn]

Here’s a bit of advice if you’re in Australia don’t go into any water except the bathtub.

[@PrincessNicEssus]

Seriously, I feel for you poor Australians. Everything in/around you is extremely dangerous! Guess adversity makes you stronger? It has made you nicer, for sure! 😊

[@Country_boy-sz3bn]

@@PrincessNicEssus here in Louisiana where I live we have alligators so you have to swim at your own risk.

[@PrincessNicEssus]

@@Country_boy-sz3bn Ha, pretty soon you'll have the pythons moving in on you from Florida to eat your alligators. 😂 After watching "Swamp People" I don't think I'd dip a toe in your water either. But ya gotta admit those salties in Australia are far worse than your alligators. Yikes!

[@Country_boy-sz3bn]

@@PrincessNicEssus no doubt American alligator is more docile than saltwater crocodiles. As for the pythons heck we’ll just hunt them down and cook em in a gumbo 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PrincessNicEssus]

@@Country_boy-sz3bn That's hilarious!!! 🤣😆 Heck, or feed em to the alligators! I didn't think 🐊 tasted very good when I visited LA. Can't imagine what snake tastes like. 🤢

[@ItsTheMunz]

Your work is scholarly! That’s some great insight about the great white’s awareness. I’ve been obsessed with sharks pretty much my whole life and I’ve never heard that kind of analysis before.

[@TriggeredAndy]

Same ♥️

[@cececox6399]

Does anyone remember when fishermen from Newcastle Britain 🇬🇧 brought in a 14 foot great white? We were there on holiday visiting my brother and his wife and new baby when they brought it in to where we were staying. It was incredible seeing one up close and feeling how rough they are. People couldn’t believe it and everyone thought I was just crazy. They refused to believe that such a huge great white shark could possibly be so close.

[@rockinbobokkin7831]

I've been a subscriber since the first episode, and I knew your channel would grow huge. Way to go man! Great , honest, factual content with no silly gags or dumb face thumbnails. Clear delivery, well written content. Awesome 👍!

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

Hey Hal, did you see the latest news about this woman who decided to "free birth" in the ocean? No shark attack associated dispite all the birth fluids, blood, and tender newborn, but if this becomes more common you are probably going to have more material for your "What Were You Thinking" segments!

[@SharksHappen]

No i did not. That is nuts. Maybe trying to have the youngest victim, which i think is just under a year old. A couple baby fatalities i already have to cover from long sgo

[@TheGreenCouncil]

I read car passing devoured by a shark, that must have been a talented shark.

[@TheDuchessofPictureRocks]

Another excellent show. Such a good story teller. You can set the scene so well. Your show is always a highlight to my day.

[@sunnydelight8856]

I can’t get enough of your shows. I can’t wait to support the channel. My wife and I will be buying a couple of shirts for us, and perhaps for others.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

Since you're buying for others , I wear a large . Lol.

[@captainmacruff1893]

Big Mac attack with cheese and put it on sharky's tab please 🤣🤣👀

[@orangetabby445]

Does hal have any merchandise now? Thanks

[@brymstar333]

I have an unwavering respect for the ocean...always have... and as I was growing up, going from a teenager, to a young man...there was many a time I'd go to the beach with my friends...Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, Leo Carrillo, Zuma,.....I'd never go too deep, but there was one instance, I was in about chest deep, north of Santa Barbara...there was three or four of my friends with me, partially cloudy, 2 or 3 in the afternoon....we had been in and out of the surf all afternoon and we're having a great time..... All of a sudden, the surf stopped, or it was a longer lull between swells...and from nowhere, I became overcome with a sense of total dread...it was the ugliest feeling , that even while having it , couldnt understand why......until it dawned on me , that what I felt, was the same feeling I had , when I had an encounter with a mountain lion at night...and as soon as that thought passed thru my mind, I suddenly realized I was in murky four to five foot deep water, that had little seal groups hanging out on the rocks nearby, forty to fifty yards offshore...my gut went cold, and a massive shadow passed a few feet behind me, between me and one of my friends...I felt the rush of displaced water, that was noticeably colder rush past me...as I turned around the massive shadow was just passing me, and when it got about six feet away, I caught the silohuette of it's fins contrasted against the lighter green water, as it's tail whipped so close to me , about three inches broke the surface.......I saw it was battleship gray, AND I SWEAR I ROSE VERTICALLY TIL THE BOTTOMS OF MY FEET WERE THE ONLY PARTS OF ME TOUCHING THE WATER, I WAS RUNNING SO FUKN FAST... My friends seeing me sprint over the water, must have caused them to notice the shadow about the size of my car, inside our group.... The sheer panic breaking down into horror, the five of us went through right then, was soo bad, that I couldn't force myself to remember it in detail for almost a year! my psyche blocked it out..... That shark had us dead to rights, if it had wanted us... I feel that it knew exactly what it was doing...but whether I'm correct, or it is just a product of my imagination , I'll never know. my instinct tells me it was pissed because we were there, making too much noise for it to hunt those seals....It knew we'd freak the fuck out upon sight of it, and exit it's waters...which we instantly did... these are only my speculations, but on a deeper, more ingrained level... I'm no zoologist, but those animals are A LOT more intelligent than we ever give them credit for...and there is nobody that can tell me different!

[@SharksHappen]

Wow. That is creepy for sure!!!

[@XenaJacky75]

@@SharksHappen ....can I ask a random question some thing iv always wondered whats your opinion on ocean Ramsey,?many times she's been swimming with great whites 1 imparticular deep blue swimming along side them holding their fins how come they are not attacking her any of times?

[@OctopusWithNoFriends]

@@XenaJacky75 Because Ocean Ramsey knows what she's doing, and because sharks aren't mindless eating machines. She isn't out there splashing around on the surface, acting like a prey animal, ignorant of the danger of sharks. She (and the rest of her team) are observing the sharks' behavior and are very well aware of the dangers of the situation. They know what they're doing. It's their entire life's work. It's their passion. Check out her Instagram. She posts all kinds of info on there all the time.

[@OctopusWithNoFriends]

Incredible and horrifying story you and your friends lived through! Just reading your experience has got me sweating!

[@karnagefails333]

That is insane dude; Think I've only caught a glimpse of a sand shark once. I usually swim out fairly deep & float around but a situation like this is always at the back of my mind...

[@tesshaynes7519]

Hal you’re by far my favorite KZbinr! Thank you so much for advocating for sharks in the BEST way - by telling the truth!!!!!!!! Please never stop posting - you’re amazing and you have taught many to respect these apex predators more! Not sure if you’ll see this comment but if you do, could you cover more attacks in the myrtle beach area? Thank you!

[@SharksHappen]

I try to see all comments. My favorite part of the show. All the great experiences shared in the comments are priceless

[@idcidk69420]

@@SharksHappen maybe gross, but thoughts on women on their periods? They need to stay OIT of the water during that time. I garuntee thata what happened to the swimming instructor lady. Right in the crotch.

[@pontius2000]

I live in Myrtle Beach. There’s never been a reported fatal shark attack here

[@zooknutt]

@@pontius2000 that's because the beaches so nasty there, noone wanna get in the water lol

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@julieweiss1]

Hi Hal. Love your videos. I'm from Australia and looked up that 1967 car accident. Its quite tragic. It says that it did end up plunging into the water after hanging onto the rocks for 30 mins. Two people were killed, one other person is feared dead and another was seriously injured. one body fell out of the car and was immediately attacked by the sharks. it is also believed that a child was trapped in the car.

[@BS-dq1kz]

Oh that’s horrible.

[@jordanhicks5131]

Jesus

[@karlheinz4265]

so awful!

[@ixxieangel]

Only the driver survived the accident. Supposedly he was reaching for the child's toy while going too fast around the dangerous curves on the road and lost control. One woman fell from the vehicle while it was hanging on the cliff face and was eaten by the pack of shark, but the other three people were inside when it plunged into the water. It is unknown if the woman and child in the back seat were already dead or merely unconscious when the vehicle submerged but the driver managed to swim to the safety of the rocks after nearly being attacked himself.

[@carolrainey8463]

Hi Hal, I enjoy your description of the shark attacks. Clear and to the point. I use to get in the ocean but not anymore. I was attacked by a vicious dobberman pincher dog and every one at the ER said it looked like a shark attack and told me not to look at it. He chewed my leg shaking his head. When I finally did look at the police photos of my leg I cried because it was so horrible. I can't emagin being attacked by a shark and especially a 4 meter one. Just the possibility of it happening is enough to keep me out of the ocean. Keep up the great job. God bless!

[@JohnJohniskilla]

Love all of these older 20th and 19th century attacks fascinating hearing such old stories. Hal jus keeps them coming almost every episode!

[@ladyalustriel1431]

I was laughing so hard right along with you when you talked about the turtles. They are NOT stupid, they knew exactly what they were doing! LOL. Absolutely love your videos.

[@anti-rioter-15]

I enjoy Hal’s no BS way of telling a story. It reminds me of my buddies Vietnam veteran/fire chief father. That guy would come out after we all smoked ganja 20 years ago. And drop the most crazy/gory stories you could imagine.

[@ralphdavey7303]

Hi Hal. Another great video. There are also instances of seals using boats, divers and surfers as decoys when being chased by sharks. I am in South Aftica so sharks are a faciating part of our lives. So many shark events here. Look up the bull sharks in the Kruger National Park. I use it in one of my courses that I train conservation volunteers on.

[@Pattiepies55]

Hi Hal, here's a bit about blue whaler sharks. The blue shark is sometimes known as the blue whaler because of its frequent presence at the scene of a whale kill. It occasionally attacks humans. Blue sharks are found in all the tropical and temperate ocean waters of the world.

[@karlheinz4265]

We have lots of blue sharks along the méditerranéen south coast of France. They are nice.

[@karenmurray351]

Another great episode Hal, had me giggling along with you re the turtle story... Madness. 🐢🦈😄 I'm loving all the gathered insight on the GW attacks, I really think you've nailed it, really makes a lot of sense. In fact, the other episode where you showed the video of what the shark sees as it observes the surfer on his board waiting on a wave, haunts me... I'm with u all the way relating to your conclusions, they know what they are seeing n doing when they decide to attack! I also believe, as you've mentioned, that they decide if you are dinner or not! Keep up the great work X

[@shirleylaboy603]

I never really believed the experts take and reasoning behind shark attacks. I'm glad I found your channel because you make perfect sense when there's proof to back it up. I remember you saying in a previous video that some shark attacks don't get recorded ao that alone says volumes about the professionals. 🙂❤️🦈

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

You're seeing how they protect tourism money.

[@alebroker7587]

@@vCLOWNSHOESv The mayor from Jaws, is not only at Amity....

[@wallsign4575]

Hal has no agenda except to expose the truth.

[@ssherrierable]

The reason is because human beings were born on land. We don’t naturally belong in the ocean just like we don’t belong in the sky if we did we would have wings. Going where your not supposed to go makes accidents happen.

[@tidusjecht9143]

The problem with experts is trying to pin down there only being one reason for shark attacks. Attacks, bites, etc happen for a myriad of reasons. Curiosity, hunger, taste test, territorial etc. and the lists goes on. Just like experts claiming sharks don't like the taste of humans. Some do, some don't. Just like humans like some foods and not others. Saying sharks don't like the taste of humans is the same thing as saying humans don't like the taste of beef. These self appointed shark "experts" make me laugh. There is no such thing. There are people who know and learn a heck of a lot about sharks, it doesn't make them "experts". It makes them knowledgeable, not experts.

[@carlaroames41]

I absolutely LOVE how you tell these stories Hal 🦈🦈🦈 so glad I found your channel, I’ve been fascinated with sharks ever since JAWS came out!

[@alebroker7587]

What you are saying about the GWS getting is head out of the water and the relation to most humans attacks taking place when our heads are out of the water, has some validity . I once heard a Cali avalone diver say that when he was diving if he saw a shark and the shark new that he was seen by the diver, the chances of being attack greatly reduce.

[@alebroker7587]

@Bruce Wayne avalone divers are a different breed. Jajajajaja

[@sarahjohnson1986]

There’s other footage that shows where a great white had been injured and stayed near shore and fed while healing. It was hit behind its dorsal fin by a boat propeller and it stayed literally within 10 ft of shore for about a week. They’re smart enough to stay out of open waters while they’re bleeding, probably to avoid being predated on.

[@miahyde2599]

I just found this wonderful channel. I am binge watching. I avoid the ocean even though we are close. Hal has a great soothing voice.

[@7ItalianStallion]

In regards to the Bahamas incident...I believe it is best to always be close to others. I feel that the sharks systematically attack depending on many variants including when prey separates.

[@karlheinz4265]

Sharks don't always attack. They can swim too!!😁

[@donnawentz7079]

The Blue Whaler is actually a Blue Shark. It’s called Blue Whaler because it frequents areas where whales have killed prey.

[@CharlesSeipel]

I think it's also called the blue pointer

[@5amH45lam]

Dolphins usually roll in large groups. That way they have eyes on each other. Coupled with their intelligence, it makes turning one into supper for a GWS a very difficult task. Even youngsters are a tough catch, as they're fiercely guarded. However, like you mentioned Hal, the GWS will go after an injured/sick dolphin. It's often because the injured/sick dolphin is separated from its group, can't keep up/left behind, which makes it a much easier catch for a hungry GWS. 🐬🍴🦈 Great work as always Hal. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. 👍

[@Angel-tw3ko]

Dolphins can and do often kill GWS

[@nickmitsialis]

@Angel 1973 Never heard of it. I HAVE seen Doug Long share pics of marine mammal carcasses that have washed ashore in Cali that he was 'authorized' to touch and necropsy. When it came to cetaceans, almost always their fatal wounds were on the rear lower abdomen--in other words, out of the 'sonar arc'.

[@SharksHappen]

It is quite rare for a dolphin to kill a white. Have seen it done by Orcas and know smaller sharks get taken out on occasion by dolphins but i dont hear of whites much.

[@arthurmorgan7086]

@@Angel-tw3ko no they don’t 😂

[@rottweilerfun9520]

@@Angel-tw3ko , I've always heard that , but unless it's a young GWS , and barring evidence, I believe that it's just an " old wives tale ".

[@valeriemodreski5260]

Hey Hal, I'm Valerie. I have been in the water more than out my whole life and a lifelong coastal Floridian. When people ask me what I think the most dangerous shark is my answer has always been "the one you don't see". So, I am glad to hear someone finally bringing attention to the fact that A) sharks are not mindless people eaters, they are sound thinkers with a purpose for what they do. and B) if you take a little time to educate yourself on the behavior of wild animals (and fish) before you enter their environment, you have a much better chance in an encounter. Thanks for your hard work. I really enjoy your channel.

[@lisasaxon7828]

New aussie subbed here…look forward to watching more of you. Sadly there’s just so many attacks in Australia these days,it kinda does make you hesitant to swim.

[@toshiarichardson9627]

If you live in Australia, and you aren't hesitant to swim anywhere, then good on ya mate. Here's another Fosters. I'll tell your wife you loved her.....

[@carolmoore9971]

I saw a story about a guy on a boat about 3 miles off the CA coast rescuing a naked woman who had gone for a swim at night and got disoriented. She was in the water about 12 hours. I thought about all those shark attacks off of CA and how lucky she was!

[@PrincessNicEssus]

That's the opening scene of Jaws - played out in real life. (Da-dum-da-dum-da- dum)

[@carolmoore9971]

@@PrincessNicEssus yeah we know what happened to that girl!

[@rickpeterson8825]

Great work Hal ! That turtle story was funny as hell ! " These turtles 🐢 are NOT your friends !! "

[@VanessaCurry711]

I’m sry for ur loss I’ve lost parents and it’s very painful but what a beautiful story!! Thank you for sharing!! Your dad sounded like an awesome person!!❤

[@SharksHappen]

Dad still down in Ga. Im going to see him again next week. Once a month to golf/fish

[@VanessaCurry711]

@@SharksHappenI dk y this just popped hip as a notification but I’m really glad ur dad is still here not sure how I missed that he is alive 😂 ❤

[@mrtodddelaroderie]

Thanks Hal for another great video. You mention how they sew some of the "luckier" victims up. I had shoulder surgery about 100 days ago and it still bothers me at times. Can you image the lifetime of pain and recover from after such an attack.

[@nicollekyostia6764]

I was in a car accident- smashed by a 16 year old kid who was texting while driving and had shoulder surgery because of it. It was 10 years ago now. It was good for about a year (after the recovery and PT and everything). Best of luck to you and your shoulder!🙂

[@jaydunnavoci]

I'm much more afraid of the sharks than they are of me- and I'm not even in the water!

[@themuilover]

Lol, yeah the turtles are using us to run interference for them. Just like a wide receiver. Another great video Hal, thanks.

[@askauntyd9884]

He should have shared the footage!!

[@deedubs602]

@@askauntyd9884 Hey, I shared the original video with Hal. The incident begins at 11 min 40 sec. It’s amazing how close the Turtle stays to the boarder. Watch those turtles! Lol….kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Kqc4lsr92ImZY

[@RUNgetToTheChopperGetDOWN]

I think dolphins are less likely to be attacked because they do normally swim in pods, so if one is separated for whatever reason they are more likely to be attacked, they are vulnerable when alone. Great vid as always Hal, thanks for the uploads

[@rush1er]

My old room mate was a researcher for FAU and he was part of the dolphin and whale rescue team. He was the guy you saw on TV whenever there's a beached whale here in Florida. He also had most of his teeth knocked out from the dolphins they had to help. Not their fault, they're distressed. But I learned just how nasty dolphins can be. Ruined whatever fairytale image I had of them. 1st off they are sexually addicted pervert rapists. Sometimes the males of one pod will gangbang a female from another pod literally till she dies from trauma. Every pod is infected with 2-3 STDs with rampant dolphin herpes causing blindness later in life. They are so horny that no species is safe, not even humans. Woman researchers aren't allowed on the water with wild dolphins when they are menstruating bcuz the males will relentlessly try to stick their dolphin ding dongs in. And their all gay, which is cool. That's cool, but their kinda racist. Like if one pod member has spots, the others will one day attack and kill the spotted one, even though it was already a pod member. These are open ocean wild dolphins, not the local pods or aquarium dolphins

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

As do orcas

[@Al3xMadCap]

Great show, Hal… Persistence, study of all details from the attacks, questioning the opinions of “experts” and analyzing the facts can lead to the truth… I live in Greece and -like many others watching your channel- have been obsessed with shark attacks for quite a long time. Trying to catch up with the previous episodes of your show, I came across your report of the 1951 attack on Vanda Pierri. I don’t know if you have already mentioned this, but there was another fatality in Corfu island -before 1900. It took place at Mandraki beach, in July of 1847. The victim was a British soldier, William Mills, 19. A large GW swam among local bathers and Mills’ fellow soldiers straight towards the poor guy, probably like having picked him specifically, grabbed him and sank again. One bite, he was gone. I believe they had found some remains a few days later, but I’m not really sure about that. It was in all newspapers at the time. The tragic loss of Mr Mills had also become the inspiration for a great poem by one of our major poets, D. Solomos. The poem, written in 1849, is called “Porphyras”, which was a word used for large sharks by the inhabitants of the Ionian Islands. There was even a University Course in Modern Greek Literature including that poem… Another fatality was the attack on Dim. Parassakis, 17, in September of 1948 on a beach near the Port of Pireaus. His friends witnessed the attack, talking about a 6-6.5 m. white shark. First bite severed his arm, second bite swallowed him from head to the waist. Then the shark took the rest of the body and disappeared. Nothing was found, the young man was completely consumed. Same as with H. Pogle in Trikeri island, 1963, same as with V. Pierri in Corfu. No test bites, no mistaken identity, no bumping, just three purely predatory attacks, with the victims ending up being eaten alive in shallow waters -only the attack on V. Pierri took place in 6-7 m. of water.. If I’m not mistaken, we had 14 recorded shark attacks in nearly 170 years in Greek waters. Eleven out of fourteen were fatal ! The total number is not great, the last recorded fatality was in 1983, I believe (a very strange case, indeed), but the ratio is scary… Fact : The older I get, the closer to the shore I swim… Keep up the good work, already lookin’ forward to the next show!

[@kathryncrawford7105]

Awesome and absolutely terrifying!! Thanks for sharing!! Eeeeek!😱

[@nickmitsialis]

Yasou, Alexandros! My family is from Korfu/Kerkyra. I don't know why the 'experts' use that mistaken identity argument, there are no seal colonies in the Ionian and Adriatic for humans to be mistaken for. In fact, I am not sure what the white sharks in the region feed on, except for maybe dolphins and tuna and anything unlucky that crosses their paths.

[@SharksHappen]

I have the Parrassakis attack. Not familiar with the other.

[@dogblessamerica]

Wonderful stories, thanks

[@Al3xMadCap]

@@dogblessamerica Thank you for your comment, I'm sure people from the US could share many more stories..

[@josephsalmonte4995]

You'll catch me running through the Savannah stark bollock naked before you catch me swimming off Australia or South Africa. NOPE!

[@TheSamleigh]

Thank you for another great vid - appreciate all the research and the way you deliver to camera. Each story always intense. I live on the Gold Coast and haven’t been to the beach for awhile now - I think I’m cured of it. Should I thank you or … Could go either way I’d say.

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

I've been to the gold coast on holiday. You have amazing beaches along with the ocean. Came all the way from the UK.

[@ravenfeader]

Normally along our local beach between the shark patrol plane the chopper and the surf lifesavers well the sharks get chased away and it usually works. About 4yrs ago a big white owned the beach and chased everyone away literally . That shark wasn't taking any crap the lifesavers on jet skis and boats were charged and chased to shore the plane tried buzzing it even the chopper had a go . It was something to see a beach abut 4km long packed with people all standing well back from the water and a bloody big shark who wanted some space .

[@ClaimClam]

chopper shoulda broke out the gatling gun

[@ravenfeader]

@@ClaimClam Yeah I know right but we are pretty laid back with our animals and if they are not killing you then we give them space to live .

[@Bdoc76]

@@ClaimClam Jesus Christ man, what if the gun fell in and the GW worked out how to use it ?.....think these things through man 🤣

[@kimmy3469]

Hal, true story… when my husband was a teen growing up in Florida’s space coast Indian River / cocoa beach. They were surfing Satellite beach. Nearing the end of the day they paddle in and my husband jumps off of his board and finds himself straddling a large tiger shark who was just as startled as he was and they both dart off in different directions. 30 years later, he still gets pale when the incident comes up.

[@PrincessNicEssus]

Oh my goodness, bet it triggers him, I can only imagine. Seriously, what if that shark was hunting him and he just got lucky by jumping on it and scaring it away? Scary 😱

[@SharksHappen]

That is much worse than stepping on a shark. Reminds me of the woman knocked out her kayak onto the back of the white that attacked it. Both great creepy stories!

[@XenaJacky75]

@@SharksHappen ..did she live?

[@buttterbeann]

I watch these every night before bed. My husband thinks I'm weird for that 🤣 but I love it!!!

[@cataussiegirl]

The blue shark is sometimes known as the blue whaler because of its frequent presence at the scene of a whale kill. It occasionally attacks humans. Blue sharks are found in all the tropical and temperate ocean waters of the world.

[@gabe-po9yi]

I’d never thought about sharks doing territorial bites. It makes sense, though, because they run each other off, so why wouldn’t they to us weird-looking creatures. Other animals attack because they see us as competition for their food. Great channel, Hal.

[@StanWatt.]

My shark biologist friend in Tahiti told me, "You'll never know a Great White is there until you're in its mouth" lol Another "What were you thinking moment", was when an English tourist walked into the sea after guides in South Africa told him there was a large GW at the beach. he walked in anyway, started swimming toward the damn shark and lost his right (?) leg beneath the knee.

[@jfp17]

Michael Cohen. Go search him. There’s incredible pics of him in a wave with his legs missing.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

It's almost like he just didn't want that leg anymore. He figured that life was going too well for him so he'd go ahead and really screw things up.

[@saradrugi6760]

Bit of an idiot imo - not just him affected when bitten either

[@Lu-lk5bz]

Thank you for becoming one of my very favorite channels. I find from begining to end the over all way you narrate your shares you share with us is absolutely awsome!! Thank you so very much & I'm stoked for more! ♥️🦈♥️

[@dasta7658]

Another great video, I love your no-BS approach to the stories and pass on the reported details of the incidents. I haven't heard of a Blue Whaler here in Australia; I thought maybe it was a Bronze Whaler which has a bit of a reputation but I see others have mentioned it as a Blue Shark with the nickname of Blue Whaler. Good stuff either way.

[@zosometalgod]

Head to the dorsal I learned from Captain Quint from Jaws! Back in 75 when I was 12! Still my all-time favorite movie!

[@davidjbiscoe957]

Most predators are ambush predators. They don't want a fight or want a chase. It uses energy and risks injury. Watch a cat if it catches a mouse. If the mouse doesn't move the cat sits there. If buffalo stand its ground it ends mostly in a stand off. Sharks are no different imo

[@QUEENBEE200384]

Addicted to this channel. I’ve done all types of research and have watched every video on shark attacks and sharks out there. This channel and its content is my favorite.

[@kieranhart5776]

I would say those Whites may be the smartest and most dangerous fish in the sea. Gotta love ‘em! Thanks Hal. Great show as always my man! Kieran 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

[@tonyn152]

Great turtle stories! LOL! I also saw that Malibu Artist video with the dolphins. Really interesting! Thanks for all the great stories and information!

[@jhp040980]

Hal, great show as always! You have to check out the kids surf camp in Santa Barbara, California. They have kids surfing among great whites. The camp has paddle boarders in the water and camp counselors on the beach watching for fins and sharks 🦈🫤. When they see a shark they blow a horn to call the kids back into shore. Freaking crazy 😑.

[@emilyjade2207]

Absolutely love your videos! One of my favourite youtubers ❤

[@robertringo7991]

In August 1986 in Ocho Rio Jamaica I was returning to shore after snorkelling for a few hours along the reef about 300 yards offshore. I had swum outside about 100' when the water got very deep and gloomy. As I turned to make my way to shore, I had a creepy feeling. The hairs on my neck actually rose and gave me a chill. I did a 360* and looked as far as I could see. Just as I began to swim to shore I was attacked by a 10-12 foot hammerhead. Its head from eye to eye was at least as long as my arm. I fought it with a knife and it disappeared in seconds. Vis was about 100'. I made it to shore. The longest swim of my life. I have since returned to the water and am an avid spearman. But, I am constantly looking behind me. Now I contend with bulls in the Gulf of Mexico.

[@SharksHappen]

Wow! Good thing you had that knife! Crazy story!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@monicajohnson639]

I have always had a fear of water that was not in a pool but it wasn't until I saw jaws that I realized why and what could be in the water. Your channel puts forth a lot of reality - thanks for sharing.

[@paulcharlesmorphy6427]

My man Hal back at it again with the quality content!

[@andy2495]

Hal, another fascinating video, keep it up, looking forward to your next one, from over the pond 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@chaotikkjuisse6614]

Can we have your take on that great white that got stuck in a salt water pond in 2004 near cape cod? Read the story on it from an article recently but a vid wit your knowledge would be better.

[@riverwilliams8321]

I agree. Good idea and comment

[@SharksHappen]

I only watched a quick video in that. I will look into it to see how, why and if it left and how long it stayed

[@Heather-jj9sk]

Thank you for another amazing video! After a long day of work, I love opening up KZbin to see if you posted. Never disappointed.

[@harvyss136]

Since I was a kid I was so fascinated by sharks. You're such a good presenter! Just think. One min. you are swimming, the next you are missing a limb. Remember you are in their house!

[@superdave1263]

Hal, I was going through withdrawals waiting for another video from you! Thanks for your diligence and hard work.

[@bailey2913]

I like your sense of humour it’s a little sick, I’ll have to remember about those dodgy barsteward turtles next time I’m in the sea. You can’t really blame them though it’s their last ditch attempt at saving their shells, that can’t be a good way to go, that’s if there is one. Love the vids shame there’s not more but keep em coming liking your work 👍🏼

[@joydavis7462]

Just found your channel recently and I love it. Nice style. I moved all over as a kid - but would say Florida was my home and then NC is where I grew up, lol. In response to the FIRST post of yours about no great white attacks off Fl/NC, yeah right. I’m with you I’m sure it’s for tourists! Today you mentioned a dolphin being eaten, sad. When I was 7 I lived in a rural Fl town ( literally dredging and making places for houses!) I had a large swap to my right, my small yard fell into a canal just a bit down the road on the right there was a point- everything flowed there The Gulf and Inter coastal way. Long story short I was swimming in a whole lotta water and got hit pretty good in the side by a young lemon shark and out of no where a pod of dolphins surrounded me as I swam for shore. Keep up the good work!

[@traciroshitshdownwarddogrising]

I've been watching your show. I lived in Florida for 35 years. I had a boat. I had tiger sharks swim around me. They encircle you to decide if they should approach. I keep hearing that shark attacks are so "rare" but actually I am led to believe otherwise. I actually believe that the ocean temperatures are warming up and the sharks food chain has been interrupted. The sharks are actually being habituated to "humans". Like if you live in Florida you don't feed alligators as it causes them to lose their fear of humans. In the sea the natural patterns have been disrupted due to global warming etc. The sharks are actually learning a new behavioral pattern I'm afraid to say. They come into shore to feed on sting rays, sea lions etc. depending on the area but have increasingly more attacks on humans. Beach goers, surfers, snorkelers. This is no accident. They have existed since prehistoric times and now they are learning that if they are hungry they can just come close to shore and find an alternative food source. This is actually monumental in their development and should be reported as such. When bigger sharks get lazy or hungry they just need to go closer to shore and find food sources not well equipped to escape them...

[@evelynwaugh4053]

I agree. Animals don't survive for eons without the ability to adapt to changes in the environment. In times of scarcity due to injury, old age, or usual food source disruption, an animal that doesn't adapt dies. There are more predatory bear attacks in years when drought disrupts berry supply.

[@chewbacca8877]

You may have the info already about 1967 Dover Heights Australia incident but the car drive through a safety barrier off 100 ft cliff when their brakes went out. The car somersaulted onto rocks where it hung there for thirty minutes before plunging into the sea. Two people were killed one being person was savagely eaten by 14 sharks when he fell out of the car. One person feared dead and one believed to be a child had serious injuries and said was trapped in the car. So what it sounds like is the person trapped in car went into the sea with the car.

[@chewbacca8877]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_shark

[@chewbacca8877]

The Blue shark is sometimes called Blue Whaler as it is frequently found at whale kills. It does occasionally attack humans. It's found in tropical temperate oceans across the globe

[@lynettemarion5374]

When I think how stupid I was when I was 19, Didn’t know how to swim but waded out into the ocean at Virginia Beach, in water up to my chin, felt a rip tide start to carry me out, couldn’t feel the bottom and panicked. I struggled forward and finally felt the sand with my feet.. looking at these videos scare the snot out of me, anything could have happened to me out there…. Never went out more than what I could see clearly after that. I now respect the ocean from on shore….

[@joeylowell293]

great show Hal you are so good at this and it makes it very enjoyable to watch i can't wait till the next one. thank you for doing these shows.

[@paulprovenzano3755]

Man, you switched from serious dolphin-talk to the crazy turtle story and totally took me by surprise. I haven’t laughed that hard all week. Thank you.

[@askauntyd9884]

Sharing that go pro footage he saw would have been better don't you think?

[@eringemini7091]

Aloha Hal & Mrs. Hal! I saw that video with the Australian guy/Turtle/ Tiger Shark! That guy seemed more worried about the Turtle than himself! I use his silly antics as another one of my examples of "Why Women live longer than men" (lol).😊 I have also always thought that Dolphins had an extreme distaste for ALL species of Sharks, and were kinda known as the "Bullies of the sea, often ganging up on unsuspecting Sharks & mercilessly "ramming" them with their pointy and sharp jaws and little Dolphin "Beaks"( or is it Bills)?( lol).☺ I think I watched too many Jacques Cousteau underwater TV specials as a kid!!😉🐬🦈

[@ricokimbro4316]

Why anyone would swim in Australia and South Africa is beyond me? I love the ocean,but have no desire to dive or swim there. For that matter,the west coast either!

[@jimshoe270]

Odds are Very Low !!! IF u use ur head which most people Don't..CHEERs

[@ricokimbro4316]

Like that man in Australia who recently got ate alive on video?

[@youscaredjodie1248]

@@jimshoe270 What exactly do you do to prevent a shark attack? You say use your head like there is some kind of technique or known trick to keep yourself from being targeted while in the water. Only things I can think of is either wearing one of those shark repellent bracelets, or just staying out of the ocean.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

@@youscaredjodie1248, You can lower the odds by not going when they're most active , staying out of murky water , stay away from bait balls , signs of fish and birds feeding , don't swim near deep drop offs, etc. As far as preventing it once you're in the water , good luck. Maybe bring a friend and slather them with bacon grease , don't swim too close to them.

[@jimshoe270]

@@youscaredjodie1248 Easy only Swim in Clear water not Black or brown and Good Light. So the sharks can see u clearly.. Surfer's do that But still get bit.. Good Luck !!😁😁😁😁

[@allanjones8017]

Hal, my mrs thought she had more of me now our football season had finished. Wrong 😂😂 Totally immersed in your great channel 😁.

[@kevinwalsh336]

When i started surfing, i remember my father told me to look around a lot and circle ( i think he learned this from being in the navy) Since all the go pro and drone footage coming out , i did'nt think there were that many sharks close to shore although people that surfed the same break would tell me they have seen them in the surf line up a few times. After watching you're videos , i think you're more logical about the nature of shark attacks vs. the garbage i used to beleive about them (not wanting to eat humans, rarer than being struck by lightning ect.) but after the morro bay and seeing the graphic footage of the Simon Nellist attack, I will think more about where i surf and what to wear and bring for protection if i start surfing again. Thanks Hal !

[@SharksHappen]

That is perfect to see the shark that may be doing its thing watching

[@chrisr.6638]

Where to surf to avoid sharks? Dry land my friend

[@pamelamorris3148]

@@chrisr.6638 LMAO 🤣!

[@pjviloski1516]

Is it just me or does the guy hosting this video sound like the killer in Silence of the Lambs? LOL

[@maxfightmaster1338]

Hey Hal! Love your channel, could listen all day. I would imagine some surfers watch your show and I wanted to know your thoughts on the Ocean Guardian Shark Shield. It appears to receive positive reviews. I figured it necessary to bring this product to the attention to any and all surfers. Thanks for all your hard work and keep fighting the good fight !!!

[@SharksHappen]

I think it will work on sharks, even large that are curious. I dont think it will work on a large shark already charging

[@thetexastickler5698]

Found your channel like 2 days ago and been binge watching it since. Good shit my boy 👌

[@boondocksaint7737]

It's not the shark you can see you should fear but the one you cannot

[@josephsalmonte4995]

Lol Whatever. Plenty of people have been attacked by the Shark they were watching 😂

[@GhostRider-eq3ki]

Na fear them all ! Unless at a zoo and their in a tank !

[@cdlc5256]

@@GhostRider-eq3ki tanks can break! Just sayin'...

[@theflanman1986]

Hal you are the man thanks for doing this great work.

[@graftongodofmemes]

I've never heard of a blue whaler. I'm Australian born and bred. I've heard of a BRONZE whaler but never a blue one.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

I'm from s. Florida and have heard of it, but I don't know what one is.

[@louisefarley8285]

Me neither cheers from hunter valley Australia

[@graftongodofmemes]

@@louisefarley8285 I'm not far from your valley. Where the country musak is . hi ! 😃😃

[@PrincessNicEssus]

Actually, had to Google it - I hadn't heard of it either. It's a pelagic shark that's blue. Lol

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Whaler, blue whaler, bronze whaler, black whaler were all interchangeable names for mid sized carcharhinids depending on colour. Im guessing even bull sharks were referred to as whalers in old attacks. Back then people did not have the knowledge to distinguish so all sorts of mid size sharks were just "whalers".

[@Cereal_Killer007]

Those clips of otter bathing, and frog floating were hilarious

[@amandapate2905]

Love your channel I am doing art right now I look forward to your daily uploads thank you Hal for the education you provide on sharks I really appreciate you I love all animals and some I will love from a safe distance

[@captainmacruff1893]

Sharky 🙄🙄🤣🤣♥️. 👀👀

[@ken7165]

Just stumbled across this channel and instant sub because I’m now addicted lol great job love your channel!

[@dnc2115]

Turtles "commence operation human shield"

[@SharksHappen]

Lol

[@MsAlanOReilly]

Hal, you are really really good. You definitely know how to captivate your KZbin audience. Keep up the good work.

[@bassAssassin187]

Freakin scary man. I still can believe people get way out in the ocean and swim. I live in Sarasota but I don't get past my knees normally. I used to wade fish alot on flats n stuff but not anymore. I hate that feeling of thinking a shark is behind you😱

[@SharksHappen]

Just watched a clip of surfers going out on boards, throwing a line with a fish on it and paddling back in to see if they can hook a white. Insane

[@rottweilerfun9520]

I used to wade fish a lot too , on the Gulf Coast. The water looks like chocolate milk in Louisiana. I had a nice stringer of speckled trout and all of a sudden it felt like my left leg was being ripped off, it hurt so bad. I got out of the water as fast as I could , fully expecting to see a bite on my leg , lucky for me , it was just a sting ray. I had no idea just how much getting whacked by a sting ray could hurt. I went ahead and took Mother Natured advice and quit surf fishing . Be careful , keep your head on a swivel , most attacks are in surprisingly shallow water.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

@@SharksHappen , The guy paddling the bait out must be the " dumb friend" . They should have rigged a hook to his leg too.

[@bassAssassin187]

@@rottweilerfun9520 yea my friend got hit by a stingray one time. I had to pee on his foot for him. I couldn't stop laughing I felt bad cause he was hurting but I couldn't help it😂

[@micheleaipperspach3944]

I love when you crack up at the funny stories you tell. It makes me laugh!

[@chewbacca8877]

Why do I find shark attacks fascinating? It's morbid actually but so interesting

[@SeaSea11]

I do too! Lol

[@MORE1500]

Another great show, Hal. You never disappoint.

[@cameronwilliams8305]

Chatswood is not on the water my friend. I am Australian. You can get run over by a bus but not a shark.

[@SharksHappen]

Middle harbor and another waterway are not there? I can see a waterway there

[@cameronwilliams8305]

@@SharksHappen Chatswood is near Middle Harbour. Not on it. Seaforth is right there. We did a job there several years ago. A young fella used to go out at 6am every morning to catch Tailor. He said there were sharks everywhere. The Navy use Middle Harbour for their Clearance Team training. It is the deepest part of Sydney Harbour.

[@oliveelephant]

Indeed it's not on the harbour or the water, but there's the nearby Lane Cover River, Shark Attack File says that's where Stanley was swimming - sharkattackfile.net/spreadsheets/pdf_directory/1903.01.10-James.pdf - Chatswood in 1903 might have been on the water. The river's very silty and polluted these days, would have been pristine back then and a nice spot to swim, shame about the bull sharks ... this story also hit home because years ago I fell into the Lane Cove River at Chatswood West, even swam about for a bit, sharks didn't cross my mind at the time, but wouldn't do that again!

[@SirenaSpades]

I don't know how you find this stuff, but it's spectacular! My favorite newly discovered channel! Amazing stuff!

[@dogblessamerica]

What the "experts" don't seem to want to admit: sometimes sharks just wanna bite you, and that's all there is to it!

[@ltrocha]

I used to surf. After being bumped by sharks several times, I quit. Best decision of my life.

[@ltrocha]

If you want to play with fire, go into the shark's environment.