Posted by THE GHOST OF HAMMERHEAD on May 01, 2002 at 22:58:01:
In Reply to: Re: Hammerhead Shark posted by Dr Andy S Leggett on May 01, 2002 at 11:36:22:
: At the risk of repeating myself...
: At least one hammerhead shark of this size has been visiting the harbour at this time of year for at least the past 7 years without incident. A hammerhead's primary food is rays - which look very dissimilar to humans (even very small humans) - and so a bite as a result of mistaken identity is extremely unlikely. Recorded attacks by hammerheads have been the result of harassment. Thus, the shark was only a danger to those foolish enough to tease it. It most definitely was not "a danger to anyone who went in the waters near Valentines". That is not merely my opinion. That is a fact.
: As for the Japanese slaughter of sharks for their fins - yes it is horrific. But the fact that people elsewhere in the world commit worse attrocities does not act as an excuse for people here.
WHY DO'T YOU GO JAMESPOINT AND JUMP OVERBOARD, SEE IF THEY WOULDN'T TAKE YOU FOR A RAY OR AN INJURIED FISH.........