Who patrols these waters?
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14. Who patrols these waters?
2 years ago
Broadnose or spotted sevengill shark - Notorynchus cepedianus (1807)
The genus name Notorynchus is derived from the Greek "noton" meaning back and "rhyngchos" meaning snout. flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/Sevengill/Sevengill.html
These beautiful creatures have recently begun returning to the waters off San Diego, in both the Point Loma and La Jolla kelp beds. They can be dangerous but much of the time they seem to want to know more about us.
I believe our lights interest them. During the day the encounters can be more subdued since they can see us better. At night they must get very close before they dash off.
The other creatures in this video are inhabitants of rocky reefs and kelp beds.
For a full account of the dive refer to:
vimeo.com/3813419
The genus name Notorynchus is derived from the Greek "noton" meaning back and "rhyngchos" meaning snout. flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/Sevengill/Sevengill.html
These beautiful creatures have recently begun returning to the waters off San Diego, in both the Point Loma and La Jolla kelp beds. They can be dangerous but much of the time they seem to want to know more about us.
I believe our lights interest them. During the day the encounters can be more subdued since they can see us better. At night they must get very close before they dash off.
The other creatures in this video are inhabitants of rocky reefs and kelp beds.
For a full account of the dive refer to:
vimeo.com/3813419
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We have 9 of these sharks here at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and I can anecdotally say that when we dive with video lights they come closer and stay near us longer than when we don't have lights.
Vallorie
Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Mike Bear and I do hope to get up there and dive with you very soon. It would be an honor and privilege to swim with your sharks.
And maybe I can make your kids happy for a few minutes with a Green Force Lights.
Thanks
Tina,
Thanks for asking... I use:
* camcorder: Sony HVR-V1U
* housing: Gates
* lights: Green Force
I see that you do some serious filming. I see that you have filmed mantas. They are on my list of creatures to be captivated by...
If you are ever in San Diego please look me up.
Happy New Year!
Thanks for your fast reply! Wishing all the best for the New Year and please, if you ever come to the Red Sea give me a call!!
Happy New Year and best fishes :-))