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On the news this morning it was reported a boy was bitten on the leg/ foot in the shallow waters of a FL brach. I lived in FL for years and if you knew how many sharks were in the shallow waters there omg you'd never go in. We used to jet ski off a small island and they were everywhere. With the sharks it seems to be a game of luck. The ocean's their home afterall. Our only defense really is shark fishing...Shark steak is delicious. I wouldn't eat mark cuban though.
Good thing you are in Austin. I haven’t heard of any shark attacks in Barton Springs or Lady Bird Lake.
what ever you do, do not google the candiru fish.
Saw that on a nature special a while back. AAAAAAAAAGH!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sue Nami
That’s so cool but scary as hell also
I have family in FL for the most part they had gator issues (there is a small body of water not to far from the back of their house)
But even more of a issue with iguana’s and small lizards....
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Originally Posted by BeccaScarlet76
Why do you feel we need to 'defend' against sharks? They are a critical part of the ocean, and humans already kill too many.
If you're too scared of a fish, stay out. Leave the ocean to those of us who aren't scared of the 1- 10,000,000+ chance of a shark biting you. I've been diving for years, and one of the coolest things is seeing sharks.
Don't eat sharks.
Why not?Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasHobbyist37
Shark steaks are delicious. Why should we favor sharks over tuna? Salmon? Trout?
Someone once suggested that if we didn’t want a specific species to go extinct, that we should start eating them. They might be right. Who knows? If humans weren’t so fond of hamburgers, cattle might have gone extinct years ago.
She says, shark steak is delicious. Never tried it. :drinkbeer:
Ever find a profitable way to farm sharks? Eating species has contributed more to destroying them than saving them- for all cases.
Sharks are right next to being endangered- and their population collapse is having a very negative effect on the ocean. They don't breed fast, and are not very prolific when they do. Bluefin Tuna are the same way. Salmon and Trout are different- but are still controlled. Your post is full of ignorance of the issue.
Thanks for educating me asshole.Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasHobbyist37
I like sharks, and think them fascinating from a biological/evolutionary perspective.
I've sat among the audiences captivated and scared silly by their frequent fictional cinematic appearances. I try not to think of "Jaws" and "The Meg" and "Sharktopus" and "Sharknado" (see the photo in my album, grin) and "Deep Blue Sea" too much when swimming off the beach, chuckle. I know the stats are in my favor, still... I'd prefer they not eat ME, but hey, their ocean, I figure, and I'm trespassing.
Amazing even with their genetic diversity that sharks have withstood multiple extinction events that wiped out numerous species, and sad to think they are endangered now. Alas, so are many other over-fished, over-hunted, over-polluted, over-whatever critters.
For good or bad, humans are the greatest omnivores and most dangerous consumers on the planet.
Shark steak not looking so good right now but a meat Inspector still does her job.:whiteflag:
Respect goes a long way here. Disrespect will earn you infractions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lovinglifeinaustin
My apologies to the GOOD denizens of Hobbyville. I will shower respect all over those who deserve it. But not to those who disrespect others.Quote:
Originally Posted by gfejunkie
As smart as I think I am, I am amazed every day at what I don’t know. I am ignorant on a lot of subjects. We all are. But it’s extremely rude to call someone else ignorant.
Back on topic.
You're welcome. The fact is that you are ignorant on the issue. Don't be upset and whiny that I told you you need to learn about it.
It is absolutely not rude to call someone ignorant when they are ignorant. It's simply a fact. I didn't say you were ignorant overall, just on the issue; "lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular thing." That's the literal definition of ignorant. You lack both knowledge and awareness of this issue.
Back on topic please.
can someone describe the taste of shark steak?
I’ve eaten it only once in the last thirty years, but as I remember it has a mild flavor and tender texture. Its taste depends on how you season and prepare it. I ate it grilled. Some like it battered and fried, but I’ve never eaten it that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Universal.Hoe
There are other fish I enjoy more. There’s a restaurant in Anchorage that makes the most delicious beer battered halibut. I eat salmon once or twice a week. And I love pecan crusted trout.
Now I’m hungry! :-)
Kinda like a dry pork chop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Universal.Hoe
Can always try that Icelandic shark dish.
Marinates in uric (sp) acid if I am not mistaken.