Swimming With Sharks

[Nick]

Just completed my open water scuba course in Thailand and we ended up swimming with a whale shark! Was pretty amazing I was right up close and have attached some pics.







Took some pretty good video on a camera I've bought (highly recommended) - Muvi Atom, and also purchased a waterproof housing. Can get both units for around £80-85 if you shop around - not amazing picture quality but a lot cheaper + more portable than lugging a big digital camera housing round underwater - it fits in the palm of your hand - great for filming underwater affordably/for fun and also pretty sturdy for action/adventure usage e.g. mountain biking (can be affixed to helmet).

Just wondered if there are any divers out there / what's the most memorable thing you've swum with

[admin]

awesome, you are very lucky to have done that. I've passed my 1st Padi course and would love to go again.

Admin

[mat]

[Systreg]

Nice photos Nick, must have been great down there swimming with them, not something I would do, as I don't particularly like being in water, apart from under a shower.

Reminds me of the classic shark line from the Office:

“If you’re so clever, what am I thinking now?”
“You’re thinking how can I kill a tiger armed only with a biro.”
“No.”
“You’re thinking if I crash land in a jungle will I be able to eat my own shoes.”
“No. And you can’t”
“What are you thinking Gareth?”
“I was just wondering whether will there ever be a boy born who can swim faster than a shark.”

[doodlebug]

You're lucky you didn't go the same way as Johnny out of 2 pints of lager and a packet of crisp

You got really close to them, a lot better than just being in a cage

[diablo]

What an amazing experience. How big was the whale shark, Nick?

[newguy]

Rather you than me . Must have been a fascinating experience though.

[davedevelopment]

Great job Nick, when I was in the maldives we were hoping to see some whale sharks, missed out by a day! Loved diving though, need to do a refresher course or something.

[Nick]

Twas a 5 metre shark - breathtaking when you see it in the water so graceful. It also has an entourage of sharksuckers one of which attached itself to my knee. Mistaking me for a whale shark not a good sign...time to hit the treadmill

[Ashton]

Been diving since I was 9, the best dive I have ever had is the Thistlegorm off Egypt. Incredible dive, turtles, sharks, and an immense wreck.