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Fish On Fridays.

The strange-looking oarfish is the longest bony fish in the sea. Because of its long, thin shape, the oarfish is sometimes known as the ribbonfish. It is also commonly referred to as the king of herrings. These unusual creatures have been known to wash ashore on beaches after storms, providing endless hours of fascination for curious onlookers. They also have a habit of floating near the surface of the water when they are sick or dying. Because of this, it is believed that the oarfish may be responsible for many of the legendary sightings of sea monsters and sea serpents by ancient mariners and beach goers. Although it is fished for sport as a game fish, the oarfish is not usually fished commercially because its gelatinous flesh is not considered edible.

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Great White Sharks In San Francisco Bay!

According to a tracking study of the migration patterns of Great White Sharks conducted by Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station, the big guys occasionally dash into San Francisco Bay for a quick visit. Like other tourists, they seek out the local cuisine.



I wonder what is on the menu?



Is this a shark delicatessen?



The sea lion population has exploded. They are everywhere up and down the coast. This past weekend I saw packs of sea lions swimming off of East Beach chasing fish. No wonder the big teethed beasties are making lunch dates in the bay.

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Tillerman Tuesday. [Video]

I love dolphins. Do you remember Flipper? He always helped Ranger Rick and his sons, Bud and Sandy chase down evil doers. Good job!

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Fish On Fridays.

Here you go Señor O Muelle.
From my Oz trip.

O, did you know that I have all my trip photos on FaceBook? I've seen you smash into the walls over there, so go and check them out.

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Fish On Fridays.

Phew. I'm glad I didn't run to Mr. Tiburon while I was in Oz.

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Fish On Fridays. A Wahine And Some Sharks [Video]

Shark Time With Jenny.
Uploaded by h2ojoe

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Fish On Fridays....Big Fish On Fridays....Plus A Wahine.

The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a slow moving filter feeding shark that is the largest living fish species. It can grow up to 12.2 m (40 ft) in length and can weigh up to 13.6 tonnes (15 short tons). This distinctively-marked shark is the only member of its genus Rhincodon and its family, Rhincodontidae (called Rhinodontes before 1984), which is grouped into the subclass Elasmobranchii in the class Chondrichthyes. The shark is found in tropical and warm oceans and lives in the open sea and can live for about 70 years. The species is believed to have originated about 60 million years ago. Although whale sharks have very large mouths, they feed mainly, though not exclusively, on plankton, microscopic plants and animals (a whale shark was observed feeding on a school of small fish in the BBC program Planet Earth). From Wikipedia.

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Hello, Can You Help Me Out? [Shark Video]

I'm looking for a windsurfer. I believe his name is Michael and he lives on Long Island. The last time I saw him, he seemed on edge. I want help calm his nerves down by taking him out for a drink and maybe a quick bite to eat.



Content stolen lock, stock and barrel from Mr. Boat.

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Fish On Fridays. Tiburones Y Wahines.

Blacktip Reef Shark.
Carcharhinus melanopterus (Quoy and Gaimard, 1824), is a small shark measuring up to 1.8 m with a short, bluntly-rounded snout, oval eyes, and narrow-cusped teeth. There are 2 dorsal fins, no interdorsal ridge. Juveniles (<70 cm) are yellow-brown on the dorsal side, white on the ventral side; adults are brownish-gray on the dorsal side, white on the ventral side. All fins have conspicuous black or dark brown tips, and posterior dark edges on the pectoral fins and the upper lobe of the caudal fin. The prominent black tip of first dorsal fin contrasts with a light band below it; a conspicuous dark band on flanks, extending to the pelvic fins. Maximum weight: 24 kg; frequents depth ranges from shallows to 75 m.

Tiger Shark.
The tiger shark is second only to the white shark in number of reported attacks on humans. Its large size and voraciousness make it a formidable predator in the ocean. Tiger sharks can be curious and aggressive towards humans in the water and must be considered with a great deal of respect. Do you think the wahine playing cow girl above has all her screws in tight?

Can I get a kiss? Those sharks are scary!

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Fish On Fridays. My Encounter With A Shark.

Puffy has me beat! Mind you, I am not upset that he has a bigger fish story. The last thing that I want to see is a lurking hulk trailing after me as he contemplates whether I would make a nice snack. Read Miguel's, "My Shark Encounter."

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