Close Call at French Cap!! Standoff with a reef shark!

Dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of the Salty Locs diving crew as they venture to French Cap, St. Thomas US Virgin Islands for an unforgettable underwater adventure! This video captures the beauty and excitement of exploring the depths of French Cap's pinnacle dive site, showcasing stunning coral formations, vibrant marine life, and the thrill of spearfishing.
We'll learn about the invasive red lionfish and how they saturate the waters of the Caribbean Sea. Why are lionfish invasive? Understand why we hunt lionfish and the tools used such as the Lionator pole spear and how it helps us easily harvest lionfish.
But the real highlight? A heart-pounding encounter with a very assertive reef shark! Watch as the team navigates this unexpected challenge, showcasing bravery and respect for these incredible creatures.
Does the Sharkbanz work? Sharkbanz alerts a shark's sensory organ, known as ampullae of lorenzini. The Ampullae of Lorenzini are specialized electroreceptor organs found in the skin of sharks. These unique sensory structures allow sharks to detect weak electric fields produced by other animals, including prey and potential threats.
Join us as we unravel the mysteries of French Cap, from swimming through its underwater wonders to facing off with the ocean's apex predators. This is a dive experience you won't want to miss! Hit play and dive deep into the adventure.
When Salty Locs goes diving in the US Virgin Islands, sometimes hunting lionfish turns into encounters with reef sharks. Lionator pole spear out on the prowl! Have you ever had an encounter with a reef shark? Let us know in the comments.
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⏰TimeCodes⏰:
0:00 - Scuba Diving in the US Virgin Islands
1:14 - What is a surge?
1:43 - What is a lionfish?
2:23 - Salty Locs Adventures
3:10 - Maintaining the lionfish population
4:15 - Hunting for lionfish
5:38 - Lionator Pro pole spear
7:00 - Spearfishing lionfish
8:20 - The Shark Comes Back
11:11 - Aggressive Shark
12:02 - Sharkbanz and how it works
13:52 - Remora without a host
15:09 - How does the SharkBanz work? - Ampullae of Lorenzini
16:22 - Boat arrives; post dive summary
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Track Listing:
Emerald Seas - Aaron Kenny
Yismach Chatoni - E's Jammy Jams
Walking in Line - Freedom Trail Studio
Bella Bella - Nana Kwabena
Watch Your Back - Jeremy Black
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[@JessicaCargill1]

Sharky really wants to become shark- filed lol, nice video, greetings from JA

[@SaltyLocs]

Oh we would have been making bake and shark if he kept it up!!!🧜🏽‍♀️ 🔱 😂🤣

[@reggiemurphy1523]

Yes!! Action and adventure!! Shark fight!!😂 Great video and beautiful dive!! Keep em coming Salty!!

[@SaltyLocs]

That’s what we’re all about 😂🤣😂 the shark was a paid actor! 😅

[@yetifreediving75]

Fantastic both and them red socks rock out hard!

[@SaltyLocs]

Thank you!

[@sednyjoseph8145]

My heart was ponding SaltyLocs. You almost became a meal for the shark. Your guys keep your heads on a swivel keeps a good look out. That hand jester to indicate sharks near by is on point. Love the video and keep snatching up those lionfishes.

[@SaltyLocs]

Lmao that was one pesky shark 🔱. Yes, sometimes our heads have to stay on a swivel! I hope I didn’t make you dizzy! 🥴

[@blkfish70]

SaltyLocs is okay. You have aqua man, and she is aqua woman.

[@BlackHeartVI]

I'm here for this!

[@SaltyLocs]

@BlackHeartVI 🙌🏽

[@ceeceeintexas3253]

Awesome video - Have had reef sharks done that to me over and over - some follow all the way to the boat. Lawd, I miss home... Also, the island identified as French Cap in your intro is actually the eastern part of Buck Island called Capella Island. Frenchcap is a little further southeast by about 4 miles or so. Have you ever done the Pinnacle, some people call it the Cathedral, right off of Fenchcap?? Thanks for all the videos, keeps reminding me of where my heart is and whey meh navel string bury... God Bless!!

[@SaltyLocs]

Thank you, you are absolutely right, stinking Google Earth 🤣😂🤣 I don’t know why they have it labeled as Frenchcap. There are always sharks lurking but usually none this brazen! We ran over by the lighthouse after this incident. I haven’t done the Cathedral yet, but we need to put that on the calendar for sure! Glad these can give you a little taste of home. 🩵

[@pamelajohnson6463]

Awwe Big Baby ( Shark) just wanted to Play Cause he Really Didn't want that Smoke but Always Be Very Careful...You're So Brave ...💖💖💖💖

[@SaltyLocs]

Yes, this one was very “playful”. I’m glad it wasn’t a huge one 🦈 😅

[@jasminedalmida5244]

Can I go spearfishing with you? I spear in st. John (outside the national park )

[@SaltyLocs]

That would be great! Let’s do it! I’m in St. Croix right now but should be in St. John sometime this summer.

[@jasminedalmida5244]

@@SaltyLocs Please let me know! I was stx spearfishing in February. I can come down again!