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FelixH · 08-14-2009, 11:54 AM

We wrapped up our day of diving yesterday afternoon at the Pete Tide. It was one of those, "what the hell, it's on the way home" dives and we still had a little gas in a couple tanks.

We dropped down to find the anchor and chain fouled on the edge of the Pete Tide. I started right away working to unfoul it.

Right as I finished, my buddy starts making a ton of noise, so I give him the "what?" look. He's pointing, emphatically, behind me.

I turn around and see the largest shark tail I've ever seen in my life. First thought: "great, it's Jaws, we're in trouble."

Then I notice the light spots on the body and the two dozen cobia swimming with it. Wow, what a sight!!! This thing swam right by me, no more than 10 ft. away!

08-14-2009, 11:54 AM	#1
FelixH Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,108	Another whaleshark sighting We wrapped up our day of diving yesterday afternoon at the Pete Tide. It was one of those, "what the hell, it's on the way home" dives and we still had a little gas in a couple tanks. We dropped down to find the anchor and chain fouled on the edge of the Pete Tide. I started right away working to unfoul it. Right as I finished, my buddy starts making a ton of noise, so I give him the "what?" look. He's pointing, emphatically, behind me. I turn around and see the largest shark tail I've ever seen in my life. First thought: "great, it's Jaws, we're in trouble." Then I notice the light spots on the body and the two dozen cobia swimming with it. Wow, what a sight!!! This thing swam right by me, no more than 10 ft. away!