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Many people spear on scuba here in CA, it's quite common. I agree though- not a great deal of "sport" there (but I have serious issues with the whole concept of killing in the name of Sport anyway.)
Abalone collecting is strictly prohibited on scuba…
If that's how it is then it's disgraceful.
You cannot call spearfishing on scuba a sport by any definition of the word.
What skill must be possessed to ambush a fish.
I am further concerned with how many of these spearshafts have powerheads attached…
After being pretty much conditioned to believe that spearfishing on SCUBA is internationally a 'No No' it just comes as a surprise is all. If that's how it is then that's how it is.
(FYI - I was diving the reefs of West Palm Beach with a few spearos...)
I believe it is, I could not believe the comment from the videographer about "just trying to frame the shot', classic!
What surprised me more than anything is the fact that the 'rescuing' diver let a speargun go in order to get to grips with the Frisby! Is hunting on SCUBA allowed in Florida?
Just saw this clip about a nurse shark with a ring around the gills from Jupiter, Florida. I'm sure the photo/video people will have mixed reactions to some of the commentary :)
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6269718n&tag=api
Cheers,
Maria
Chris, what a great video of what must have been a truly incredible experience. Congrats, very nicely done.
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Just saw this clip about a nurse shark with a ring around the gills from Jupiter, Florida. I'm sure the photo/video people will have mixed reactions to some of the commentary :)
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6269718n&tag=api
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6269718n&tag=api
Cheers,
Maria
Posted on March 6, 2010 at 2:39am — 6 Comments
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- At 10:57pm on November 12, 2009,
iDive Sharks said…
- Hi Maria,
Welcome to iDive Sharks, THE fun place for shark divers to hang out on the Internet. I'm looking forward to your input and discussions here and hope your time here will be an enjoyable one. Please use the Invite feature to tell your shark loving friends too as this App and Network is as much for divers as it is for those who appreciate sharks from the comfort of their office or home!
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- At 5:39pm on January 22, 2010,
Edi Frommenwiler said…
- Dear Maria,I now the charter from wilks is not full.you still can join if you like.
regards
Edi
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