Shark Island, Cronulla August 2020

[@fnbtwo]

Most clever use of a song, ever! 😂 “That’s a Moray” (eel)

[@Jameskenomis3]

The more I learn about sharks and shark attacks… the more I think being in the sea is stupid.

[@shaneb.9458]

Nah... Just respect them both and you should be ok. Like anywhere else, pay attention to your surroundings... The sea is a pretty cool place...

[@JoeyMo973]

Alot of ppl are not acknowledging that there are far more sharks in the ocean right now than there were 20 or 30 years ago. They've only been protected for 60 years or less in most areas. They are finally rebounding.. the more I fish in the ocean the less I swim in the icean

[@petewick8627]

@@shaneb.9458 I’m sure that respect will stop a great white

[@shaneb.9458]

@@petewick8627 but being ignorant will?

[@Mary.Quantum426]

Swimming 300 to 400 metres off shore is like playing shark rushin' roulette.

[@Angela-wo7lv]

If I saw a seal, I would be bookin it out of the water.

[@lethiapage4767]

Oh those are the most gloooooorious water blooping noises.

[@paulofurtado4925]

Seal living life on the edge at .... SHARK ISLAND!

[@jetspearo]

He really is! Always feel a bit nervous when i see seals in the water : /

[@paulofurtado4925]

@@jetspearo at least couldn't be attacked from below, thats what leaves me nervous in water, about 12 years old watched Jaws then went swimming in a deep port, thats was exciting and im not even a great swimmer.

[@FLOG2EMIT]

Check out that windsurfer! Oh shit, That's a shark!

[@MikeSalopek]

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that's a moray eel

[@tucker2074]

When you do get attacked by a shark at least you can film it, new sub

[@chriscole4471]

I have been spearfishing there many times and even came face to face with a few very large blue Gropers bigger than me once, absolutely crapped myself as they emerged out of the merky distance till I realized what they were. Also came across a huge Manta Ray and a large hammerhead shark beautiful but scary when you first see them 😊❤️

[@jetspearo]

So much amazing wildlife around there, we're super privileged to have all this on our door steps in Sydney.

[@dannyfaith4689]

Gropers have sucked in divers before LOL. Still be scared 😂🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ihaveinsomnia1]

The songs made this video fantastic!

[@jetspearo]

Thanks so much :)

[@matt_neo]

Lmao just had a seal scare me up here in New Jersey 3 days ago. Different for me in my case it didn't look like a fin but rather, as I was popping up from duck diving a wave, a whole ass furry face was just staring at me and being the only one in the water instincts just made me paddle right to shore thinking about what could be after it! Also for the split second before I realised it was a seal, being mainly used to fishies dolphins and lil sandbar sharks, the fact that a distinguishable face was staring at me when I thought i was alone was trippy/scary haha

[@jetspearo]

That's awesome! Can definitely relate to how much of a shock it is with an up close encounter you weren't expecting. Amazing experience though :)

[@matt_neo]

@@jetspearo It was an amazing experience! After the mini heart attack and getting to shore I was watching him play around on the sandbar for a few minutes before he scooted off, was really cool. Didn't seem to be running from anything but I didn't want to take chances staying out there alone!

[@jessethepersiankitty2377]

Where was it staring at you from a rock? Wow how creepy but incredible at the same time lol

[@jeffpotipco736]

You could have been eaten..

[@matt_neo]

@@jessethepersiankitty2377 It was in the open water like 15ish yards from me maybe? sandbar beachbreak no rocks or jetties

[@driftless1870]

I’d be stoked to see the seal, but concerned about the predators he’s attracting to the area. Time to GTFO for me.

[@Mark-of2xd]

Love seals(water dogs). Problem I had when spearfishing off Hawaii years ago was the knowledge that sharks hit you from behind or below or from the side so its hard to cover all sides and worrisome.

[@jetspearo]

I've got eyes painted on the back of my head, on my mask strap, just for this reason :)

[@ronhextallslovechild]

Mid winter in Sydney out for a lark? Dude, that water's cold in August.

[@brutismaximus1]

If someone asked me to go diving at Shark Island in Australia I'd punch them in the face.

[@jetspearo]

😂 but actually really amazing once you're in!

[@thiodorchalkias8906]

The local names are not giving for nothing!!!! The seal that you meet is the favourite meal of the great white shark!!!! Don't push your luck and stay safe!!!

[@micktaylorwolfcreekmechanical]

surfed and dived this place 100s of times n never seen a shark, but i can tell you if you don't make the wave on a big swell its a heavy wave and if you hit the reef you will look like a shark attack victim

[@jetspearo]

Would not like to hit that reef on a big day! Have seen a few Duskies out there, and an Angel Shark once, but nothing serious.

[@dannyfaith4689]

Oh pheww, it’s just a seal. Next minute... gets mauled By seal

[@jetspearo]

Yep, def need to keep distance - especially if they're mid feed!

[@rickymr.mayhem]

This is probably the guy who got demolished in February they found nothing and it's all caught on camera.its happened near this spot too.

[@Dstreet45Dk]

His last Video came one month ago, it probably isn't him

[@jetspearo]

Thank you Dstreet - The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated :)

[@PriyankaBh13]

Being close to seal can be scary

[@PriyankaBh13]

And is that a spearfish

[@5amH45lam]

And while you watch the seal frolic a 16ft GW sneaks up on your six and gives you a good chewing. Heh-ho, it's been nice. 🦈

[@jetspearo]

That's why I only go to that spot on the weekends, when the sharks are away.

[@leecarterreppinjesuschrist7686]

I remember when i was big into bodyboardin cronulla had a hot local crew shreddin shark island

[@michaelbanks898]

Joao Gilberto followed by My Name is John Daker? A man of fine taste we have here.

[@jetspearo]

And also with you fine Sir!

[@michelleg5371]

That was funny and that music lol.

[@mekuranda]

Glad it didn't have a white underside......I think I would have had the motor running and my body on the ski.....

[@matthewhawker2237]

I saw a whole pod or school or whatever of seals doing this (one fin up) just off the rocks before sundown. I think maybe they were catching the last rays.

[@jetspearo]

Apparently it's called "self regulating" to help them keep their temperature right. But I think it's also for balance, as I do the same thing when hunting for crays and abalone.

[@matthewhawker2237]

@@jetspearo what U stick an arm out of water for balance? They were definitely doing it for warmth, not balance, they were up against rocks in swell

[@cwalker4719]

That's a morey, love it.

[@KitPeters001]

Nice vid .... tx!

[@richhughes7450]

That's why they have fins and we have legs. They belong there we belong on land.

[@jetspearo]

Certainly not for everyone, but well worth a try if you're at least an average swimmer :)

[@seancarter1275]

Can't believe anybody goes in the water at a place called shark island.

[@jetspearo]

Seems half the locations around Aus are names something about sharks!

[@aussiedownunder4186]

Good video 👍

[@cucusetiawan5432]

The fin is shark so it’s dangerous it must be a great white shark whatever it is

[@jetspearo]

Thankfully, not this time :) Just a seal!

[@dirtykris2167]

Ur crazy mate be’n out that far ya full on shark 🦈 bait

[@usapanglasheng9436]

who the fuck swims on a spot named 'shark island"

[@jetspearo]

yep, that be me. TBH, I reckon every 2nd spot on the Australian coast is called shark island, shark bay or shark something. Locals in the old days were cray nervous 😆

[@usapanglasheng9436]

@@jetspearo balls of steel bro!

[@杰-说话都要講道理]

Agree 💯 with @Usapapang lasheng ´ knowing what is living in this zone being in Australian waters require iron balls lol 😆 are you Aussie ?

[@jetspearo]

@@杰-说话都要講道理 😂 yep, Aussie and usually sh*tting myself the whole time I'm in the water, which is a lot 😅

[@杰-说话都要講道理]

@@jetspearo really? You re sh*tying yourself ? I mean it must be nervously exhausting ? 🤗 I really admire people like you ´ being alone fishing in those wild waters when I was young I am French btw one of my best friend was Aussie we had the same age but he had a hell of a strength wtf 😂 😂 Aussies’ reputation is not usurped 😆 my dad who has been a life guard when he was young used to fish like you in French waters on the West coast in the Bassin d’Arcachon but the most dangerous shark is the Blue Shark around there 😅 that you ll encounter in deep waters not near the shore but he used to visit one in the port which was a really small one a shy one maybe one meter to the most ‘ an other lifetime an other world lol 😆

[@jamescarter7882]

i HEAR SEAL MEAT IS GREAT................... JUST SAYING.

[@karensheehan2878]

Seals + murky water = bad news.

[@jetspearo]

The fear is real :|

[@FarkYou-lj9bl]

Good Spot ?

[@jetspearo]

Not bad, mixed bag around there. Easy access is nice

[@sonyawalker9212]

What fn fin?

[@jeffpotipco736]

Only a FOOL goes into the ocean.

[@jetspearo]

Thanks for your learned contribution :)

[@donna4047]

The sea is not a big pool. It's the habitat of many huge toothy voracious marine predators who eat meat. Humans are made of meat. I am good in the swimming pool,poolside. If I'm on the ocean Im in a boat

[@paquimoya1677]

X FAVOR PONGANLO EN ESPAÑOL O NO LO PONGAN

[@jetspearo]

I had to Google this, it says "Please put it in Spanish or don't put it" 😅

[@leonac9194]

hahaha funny seal and da poor moray

[@jetspearo]

:) I'm never quite sure how to act around seals - partly feels like you're diving with another spearo friend, so swimming up close to them and spooking away their fish feels a bit rude! He got his feed this time though :)

[@gaba-goo3733]

What ??

[@edmel144]

2:35 haha

[@jeffpotipco736]

Sit that reef.

[@jetspearo]

Sit that reef indeed! Wait...what??

[@jeffpotipco736]

@@jetspearoIts an OLD smallmouth bass tactic. Works really good. Try it.

[@maxamedcumar7775]

Nbhb

[@Straightshooterx71x]

Knob

[@jetspearo]

Yes certainly. Thanks Mr nob ooze :)

[@MrSantaponsa09]

It's a sea lion 😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂😂