Photograph by Pelagic Drifter
Are these guys insane? Maybe so, or maybe not. The sharks don’t seem to be bothered by them in their pictures. Although if they were bothered by them, their mouths look just big enough to permanently damage an arm or leg.
I’m really astonished at this picture because sharks have been on my mind alot this summer. I started taking an interest in snorkeling and scuba diving and other water sports. I never had a very successful time even snorkeling but I’ve wondered if I could possibly run into a shark out there off of the north L.A. beaches. Before I had this interest, I didn’t even think that sharks would be around here. But a lot of people I’ve talked to seemed to be scared and think they’re out there. At one beach I even saw a fisherman catch and throw back a baby shark from the rocks.
After seeing this pic and the rows of teeth, I don’t see how those guys do it.