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  • @thesaltysquirrel3425
    @thesaltysquirrel3425 2 года назад +70

    I grew up southern Florida, diver/spearo my entire life. 13 years spearing Hawaii while stationed there in the Navy and going to Guam next, looking forward to getting Dogtooth tuna while there. I always look at sharks, especially those encountered generally, while bluewater is like stray dogs. His advice is spot on.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +4

      that's sounds like a pretty good run to me! thanks so much for tuning in!

    • @evading240
      @evading240 6 месяцев назад

      you lucky bastard i got stationed in Cali. im from South florida too and was hoping to get hawaii or key west

    • @francus7227
      @francus7227 20 дней назад

      ​@@evading240
      I git the Army to guarantee Hawaii in my contract. I surfed the north shore for four years, plus the rest of Oahu when the north shore was too big or flat. .... Best four years of my life.

  • @spookyfizz
    @spookyfizz 2 года назад +6

    That is the most comprehensive shark work I’ve ever seen. I’m at ease watching you interact with these sharks. Like most things in the ocean, they require respect and a watchful eye. Awareness is key. Just fantastic. I’ve stumbled on your channel today and so impressed with how good it is. Very professional.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      really appreciate the feedback and glad to hear you enjoy it!

    • @pacificaifyouplease8560
      @pacificaifyouplease8560 2 года назад

      True, but in some conditions they might as well be invisible.

  • @Seven_Craig
    @Seven_Craig 2 года назад +24

    Brother you bring a real down to earth feel to your videos and content. You said it perfect. Ive been diving since 97, loved every splash. We need more like yourself that help people understand sharks. Keep it up!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      really do appreciate the feedback! thanks so much!

  • @margekaralis6127
    @margekaralis6127 2 года назад +8

    Wow, can you say wow. Got me on the edge of my seat. That's some scary stuff, Aaron. So glad you had a buddy with you. Great, great video. Thanks for sharing the real deal.

    • @marcuslarwa9098
      @marcuslarwa9098 2 года назад

      Bro I think it’s always worse because he would have never even known how close he came to a really bad situation. Only benefit to his buddy being there is if the shark had attacked him he would of had someone there to help help him. He was lucky that shark decided to turn away and not commit to taking that fish away. Me personally I’d rather not even know because I’m think twice about ever going back into the water again with sharks around. I wasn’t even there and my ass puckered up.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      just another day in the wild, its always exciting and humbling out there! thanks so much for watching!

  • @norbertofigueredo5635
    @norbertofigueredo5635 2 года назад +9

    The last time I was spearfishing in the Vandenberg (Key West)I saw a big bullshark(A really big bullshark) enough reason to move to another spot a couple miles away.
    I'm not afraid to dive when sharks are present but one thing is dive and another one is fishing with sharks present. (When they go in feeding mode you can become their food as well)
    This is an excellent video to show us how far you can take it with the sharks.
    Good luck and be save.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      been there plenty of times! thanks so much for tuning in! glad you enjoyed the episode!

  • @garrettkiger2599
    @garrettkiger2599 2 года назад +33

    You have done more to convince me to go ahead and spear fish in 15 minutes than anyone ever before you has in 48 years. I've been in the water with sharks numerous times but have always been leary to spearfish bc the added "blood in the water" scenario. Ty for making this video.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      haha love to hear it!

    • @psychcowboy1
      @psychcowboy1 Год назад

      ​@@KeyWestWatermanWhy are we protecting man eaters?

  • @jakeroth5809
    @jakeroth5809 2 года назад +3

    Another great instructional video Aaron… awareness is a most when you are spearfishing thanks again keep them coming

  • @jeffreymelle8863
    @jeffreymelle8863 2 года назад +11

    Love this, I wish discovery would include more positive interactions like this during shark week.

  • @jasonsimon6368
    @jasonsimon6368 2 года назад +6

    Thank you sir. Very helpful in helping others not pre judge these creatures. Natures clean up crew play an important role in our ecosystem too. Keep up the great content.

  • @rodewerk5034
    @rodewerk5034 2 года назад +8

    My only diving experience was while I was stationed at Midway Island. It was with the US Navy, but recreational so we were kind of over supervised. We mostly just went after lobster, there were just a couple of spear fishermen. What was interesting, and very dangerous was we used to put our lobster in a mesh bag, we used a Hawaiian Sling to spear them, put them in the bag and move on, working to fill the bag. This would attract sharks because we would leave a trail of blood, and once I had a large shark rip the bag completely off of my weight belt. Afterwards when we noticed the sharks following us, we would quit and go to the surface. This was 1981-82, and recreational scuba diving was relatively new to the island, but it is surprising how quick the sharks learned what we were up to and would follow us around picking up scraps. Thank you for the video!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      That’s wild! Indeed they are very smart and will find any opportunity they Can! Thanks so much for sharing and watching!

  • @FishBumpTV
    @FishBumpTV 2 года назад +1

    Awesome! Brother, You've got Guts!! I have been waiting to see this video, It was worth the wait! very impressive to me how calm you are, It's obvious your in your element down there. Thanks for taking the time to put this very informative video together!

  • @Bigrigjeff
    @Bigrigjeff 2 года назад +2

    Nice video Aaron well thought out can’t wait to get back down there keep diving and fishing !!!!!!!

  • @comfortablynumb9342
    @comfortablynumb9342 2 года назад +5

    This is one of the few channels that I automatically hit the thumbs up for. I always enjoy your videos.

  • @danielvanvalkenburg7759
    @danielvanvalkenburg7759 2 года назад +22

    It's always at your own risk - lesson learned. Watched lots of videos like yours before my last trip spearfishing in Abaco a couple weeks ago. I've got 11 stitches in my leg that would say the same rules don't apply there. The doctor stitching me up said she stitches up shark bites every few months there and it's the same story every time: Someone spears a fish, has the fish close to their body, and the shark bites them. The locals all say the same thing. If a shark comes in after you spear a fish, give up the fish.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +8

      Different sharks over there. I stated i can’t comment on other places. Our sharks here must be different.

    • @danielvanvalkenburg7759
      @danielvanvalkenburg7759 2 года назад +6

      ​@@KeyWestWaterman I think you're right, and you did make it very clear that it's always a risk - this was totally my fault, no fault of anyone on RUclips. Love your channel, and thanks for the great content!

    • @redditmaster1879
      @redditmaster1879 2 года назад +1

      I believe sharks, just like any other large predator, are a danger. But we humans have killed most of the agressive ones. That's why most predators are scared of us.
      Scientists say sharks are not a threat. That's false. We've made sharks not a thread and they could become a threat again if it was a viable strategy to be aggressive. So I would argue that the best policy would be to kill any shark that gets too close.

    • @fishingaddicts4739
      @fishingaddicts4739 Год назад

      @Philip Gregory That logic wouldn’t work because there are sharks and barracudas every where and if you gave up the fish spear fishing wouldn’t even work anymore.

    • @clifford_2zero7
      @clifford_2zero7 Год назад

      @Philip Gregory timestamp for that clip?? I cannot find it!!

  • @terrybartlett9941
    @terrybartlett9941 2 года назад +2

    I now know how my grandmother felt about her story’s!! 🤣🤣. I now look forward to every Monday @ 6:00. Keep ‘em coming brother, love the content. ✌️♥️

  • @clydehopper2491
    @clydehopper2491 2 года назад +2

    I’ve been a SCUBA diver for 30 years. Seen a shark or two. Only seen one ( in Maui) that caused me to get nervous. A black tip that arched his back like a cat stretching, peck fins pointed down. It was obviously not happy. Just like any other animal ,you can kind of tell what’s on their mind. As for this vid, loved it. You do great work, and make everyone feel like you’re a life long friend! Side note, there is a chanel that tells you how much vlogers make. Patron,and merch is the way they make a good living. So I’m a YES for you to have a Patron account.

  • @gabrielguanche
    @gabrielguanche 2 года назад +3

    let’s go 🔥 awesome video, great job clearing up the misconceptions around sharks. they have such a bad rep with most people that don’t dive

  • @SeabassAdventures
    @SeabassAdventures 2 года назад +4

    Awesome video Aaron! I've personally never had any run ins with sharks other than nurse sharks because I mostly dive for lobsters. The only exception was snorkeling I saw a huge hammerhead but I got out of the water there tbh 😂😂😂. Thanks for the video!

  • @davegriggs3863
    @davegriggs3863 2 года назад +2

    That was so cool.......I'd be scared out of my whits.....another great post....Already looking forward to see what you come up with next week.....

  • @chrisriehl1696
    @chrisriehl1696 2 года назад +1

    Dude. Those were great shots and very informative. So interesting to see them take off as soon as you get fish to you time and time again. Didn't realize it was Monday until you mentioned just now. 😄

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      Yea it really is wild how they behave. But exceptions to everything! Just respect them and be careful!

  • @slipperybeastaviationfishingsh
    @slipperybeastaviationfishingsh 2 года назад +14

    Wow, great video, Aaron. You brought us an amazing ocean aquarium that we will probably never see in real life.I tell you are very brave in my books 📚 dealing with those 🦈. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I enjoyed the video fully.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +3

      Happy to bring you along thanks so much for watching as always!

    • @edw.b856
      @edw.b856 2 года назад +2

      Right on, Slippery!
      I'd have *fully* enjoyed this video, too - except *Mom* was watching it with me 🤣

    • @1108Shawn
      @1108Shawn 2 года назад +1

      Definitely

  • @archiebutler1371
    @archiebutler1371 2 года назад +3

    You my friend are one of the bravest humans on the planet. I love your vids! Actually fishing within water filled with bull sharks. You are one of the reasons I can’t watch regular tv. Exciting ..anxiety filled moments but exhilarating…

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      Haha just doing my best to enjoy life. Glad you enjoy the vids!

  • @andrewmartin2402
    @andrewmartin2402 2 года назад +2

    Just found your channel and back watched most of your videos you are truly an inspiration. Thank you for making great videos for me to watch. Maybe someday I will get back down south to fish like that again.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      Really happy to hear you enjoy them! Thanks so much!

  • @w00dducksadventures48
    @w00dducksadventures48 2 года назад +2

    Not many sharks in fresh water to worry about while spear fishing around my neck of the woods... Hats off to all the ocean water spearfishing folks! Thanks for posting !!

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 2 года назад +4

    I am addicted to your channel! I’ve been binging till my eyes bleed😂. Can’t wait to watch this one! Especially since you said the “S” word! Seen Jaws at too young of an age and too many times😂

    • @chrisriehl1696
      @chrisriehl1696 2 года назад +1

      Right!?!

    • @juliafiore120
      @juliafiore120 2 года назад

      @@chrisriehl1696 he is either so brave or nuts. Or, I’m just a huge chicken!😂 probably the latter 🤷‍♀️

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      haha 😂

  • @gearhed78
    @gearhed78 2 года назад +41

    Thanks for doing this kind of video. Growing up in the 80's we were programmed to think that sharks were lurking everywhere with the sole intention of murdering you. TV has stigmatized them to the point where some people won't even go in the water. It's great to see the reality of it and be able to understand sharks natural behavior. I have to get over that fear since I intend to spend much more time in the ocean in the coming years. Thanks again.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +2

      Yup! All about ratings! Just doing my best to keep it real! Thanks for watching and sharing!

    • @OmniAtlantic
      @OmniAtlantic 2 года назад

      I am happy to say there are 4000 to 5000 folks that even spear fish in Cape Town. Let's keep it that way . Verses 120 000 that commercialized fishmen .

    • @TheManOWrath
      @TheManOWrath 2 года назад +1

      And now people act like sharks are puppies. 🙄

    • @gearhed78
      @gearhed78 2 года назад +2

      @@TheManOWrath Not me. I still have a weird unshakeable fear of them. Nothing crazy, but I would freak out a little if I saw one. I need to re-condition myself somehow. Jaws did some damage,lol.

    • @pebblemint1750
      @pebblemint1750 2 года назад +1

      @@TheManOWrath not really lol, out of everybody I’ve seen here that love sharks clearly state that they are predators not to be messed with.

  • @user-ou6yf8zr3m
    @user-ou6yf8zr3m Год назад +1

    My brother and I use to catch 6- 8 ft. bull sharks in our lagoon in Goodland(on Marco Island) back in the 70's. Since then I've always had a pretty healthy respect for those fish. Started diving in the 80"s and saw lots of sharks, was never bothered by any of them (thank you God) . Now all my kids and wife dive whenever we get back to Fla., I hope to move back some day. Love your videos, you are so smooth. Stay safe.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      I believe it! love to hear you enjoy them thanks for watching!

  • @DeepBlueSpirit2
    @DeepBlueSpirit2 2 года назад +1

    Awesome clips and commentary. It is a real pleasure to watch your content. Keep it going brother!

  • @ameraboukhadra7618
    @ameraboukhadra7618 2 года назад +19

    Great video! I have had many run-ins with Sharks from Bulls to Great Whites. Tigers & Great Whites do not leave you alone if you bring the fish to you but, they are not senseless maneaters either. When you are spearfishing you have to get over your fear of sharks but you have to always respect them as they can cause severe damage or death. You are so right when you say that if you get to a spot and sharks are charging you from the beginning, you should not shoot any fish and move to another spot.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +4

      haven't been lucky enough to deal with a white yet. but 🤞. the few tigers I've dealt with have been like giant hungry puppies. like you said they normally linger, but not in a fast aggressive way.

    • @billyb6818
      @billyb6818 2 года назад

      @@KeyWestWaterman lucky? Lol

    • @billyb6818
      @billyb6818 2 года назад

      @@KeyWestWaterman you will change your mind once you in fact do encounter a great white, as a fellow spear fisherman.

    • @comeatmebro3229
      @comeatmebro3229 2 года назад

      @@billyb6818 had a few run ins with whites around Southern Australia, they really are beautiful when you see them up close, Generally whites are more interested in what you are rather then the fish you have speared but they are actually very cautios, they will swim around you but if your in a group they hang back.
      the only real thing about them that is really nervy when they are around you is they are bigger then you and they know it.
      Bronze whalers on the other hand, not interested in you what so ever, they are only interested in your fish and they dont really care about how close the fish is to you.
      even had one try to take a mulloway out of my hands while i was trying to swim it in just over knee deap water to release it (while beach fishinng not spear fishing) at night

  • @AAvsPOCKETQUEENS
    @AAvsPOCKETQUEENS 2 года назад +3

    Love it! Sign me up for the 2.0. I have the koah battle axe but need one with a reel- I trust your adjustments and am onboard!! Also, on the battle axe the safety has a malfunction where it just slides back in forth randomly and freely with the current which has cost me many fish...I have emailed John twice but NADA.. Thanks your your realistic approach with sharkys - SPOT ON as always!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      Happy to hear it! And that’s wild I’ve never had an issue with any of my safety’s i have like 7 koahs 😂 my personal guns I don’t have a safety on it if I’m being honest.

    • @AAvsPOCKETQUEENS
      @AAvsPOCKETQUEENS 2 года назад

      @@KeyWestWaterman fux I got a lemon shark 🤣🤣- I"ll take it to a shop in st.pete- thanks again hombre!

  • @healerf18
    @healerf18 2 года назад +1

    Love it! So interesting. Really appreciate you putting this together.

  • @beakid3817
    @beakid3817 2 года назад +1

    Super helpful. Thank you for doing the video we asked for. You are awesome man

  • @TheLeviathan321
    @TheLeviathan321 2 года назад +4

    Good video Aaron! I was in largo this weekend diving and was sharky and i legit said in my head I wish Aaron would make a video on sharks to see how he dives with them. I’m a mediocre diver but I haven’t advanced to deep stuff Past 35’ I’m my area Becuase I can’t see what’s under me super sketchy So I am out of Sebastian and the viz is just so much worse and the bull sharks are just giant out here. When I dive in the keys I feel way safer just Becuase I can see my surroundings but I don’t know but the bull sharks up here are gnarly. When I dive keys even in largo I’ll hang around the ledge Becuase I can see it’s night and day.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      Haha and yea i grew up in port Canaveral i know all about sketchy vis!

  • @bobbystevens4087
    @bobbystevens4087 2 года назад +4

    Very informative video Thanks for sharing all your experience. I grew up back in the heyday south of Miami when the fish were abundant. Having a shark or cuda take your fish was and still is common. Most of the bites accrued while taking the fish to the boat. I am more concerned about the shark I don't see in dirty water because I am in Crystal River now with dirty water.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +3

      Haha yup! It’s the shark you don’t see that you should be worried about!

  • @TwoHeadsBrewing
    @TwoHeadsBrewing 2 года назад +1

    Such a great video, and commentary to go with. I've only dove for abalone on the west coast and it makes me want to dive again!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      That’s awesome! Would love to go do that some day!

  • @MattAdcock
    @MattAdcock Год назад +1

    Greeeaaat representation of the real deal life swimming and hunting from sharks. I was watching the previous week's video when you referenced this one as a measure of an average of the YT income generated, it had 31k views at that time. Looks like youtube is recommending this video to enthusiasts and avid fisherman who want to know what real life swimming with shark experiences is like. Now this vid is rocking like 4 X the # of views than when you used it as a 300$ish win for the channel. I am stoked for you to know that past episodes are generating a ton of residual views, as they should. Cheers Aaron

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      Haha guess it has caught on! Haven’t looked at this one for a while! Thanks as always!

  • @alexsocha9379
    @alexsocha9379 2 года назад +19

    This Alex guy seems pretty cool! You should include him more on your channel. He could work on his camera angles though! Great episode!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +2

      Haha for sure!!! I do appreciate it brother!!!

    • @slingingsteel5574
      @slingingsteel5574 2 года назад +4

      @@KeyWestWaterman I was diving the tunnels in Jupiter. It is a well known place for a school of aggressive reef sharks..had a mutton and yellow jack on my stringer. Was swimming down the reef and started getting pulled from behind. I thought it was my buddy messing with me. Looked between my legs and a reef had my yellow jack in its mouth. Turned around put my hand on its nose trying to get him to let go. While messing with this one a second one cane in hit my gun knocked it out of my other hand and then grabbed the mutton. So now I'm in a really big fight and couldn't believe but a third one grabbed one of my fins. So now I'm definitely in bad shape. My buddy has it all on gopro he was trying to get close enough to shoot one. And you can see right. When he stretches out trying to insure a good shot because I'm in the middle of this fiasco all of a sudden they ask let go and return to there circling behavior that they usually do. I do have to say it was nerving but after it was all over and you think back how pin point there accuracy is that they never even touched me in these attacks they want the fish not us. And I'm sure my fins was mistaken identity flipping around trying to fight off the others. But this was the craziest deal I have been in and just thought I would share it. After it was over and my buddy finally made it to me and a couple big breaths with sighs of relief returned to the bottom retrieved my gun and surfaced to go to another spot.

    • @slingingsteel5574
      @slingingsteel5574 2 года назад +1

      @@KeyWestWaterman I agree with you build have a bad rap but I've seen reefs fired up a few times and they are just ridiculously fast and crazy abs these are the ones that I give the most credit to. Not just because of my encounter but I have seen them change behaviors so fast that you really just don't know what's coming

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +2

      @@slingingsteel5574 WOW! Thats insane, would love to see the vid. Glad you made it out alright! And def, I’m more likely to leave a spot with the reefies are around. They always have those hidden intentions. Off all the sharks I’ve dealt with, they never fire a warning shot.

  • @angelomasullo8682
    @angelomasullo8682 2 года назад +3

    Great video! Thank you, again!!

  • @psychocafe7641
    @psychocafe7641 2 месяца назад

    Nice information.
    I just purchased all my gear and getting into this. I'll be working and getting comfortable with the hobby in preparation for our first trip to Marathon this October. I'm looking forward to all the Keys has to offer. Keep up the good work

  • @growthandunderstanding
    @growthandunderstanding Год назад +2

    Thank you for this really insightful and mind-opening video!

  • @whynottalklikeapirat
    @whynottalklikeapirat Год назад +3

    Speaking as a shark I always thought the fish was just eaten and gone when it merged with the diver, but I have made a mental note of this for future reference … thanks

  • @pedroluissucrecastaneda3110
    @pedroluissucrecastaneda3110 2 года назад +4

    Bro my respect for you...amazing hugs from Venezuela🐟💚💚🔥🔥🔥👍

  • @benduea2713
    @benduea2713 2 года назад +1

    Good one Aaron! My good mate got attacked at frigates pass swimming up after his fishless drop. It grabbed his arm and then actually came back and grabbed his arm again. He is all good now but he almost bleed out on the way back to Pacific Harbour! He is a bit more focused on rod and reel now!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      Wow that’s wild! There are exceptions to everything i say especially in different parts of the world. The more time we spend with them the more when roll the dice, at the end of the day they are still wild animals looking for food. Glad to hear he is okay!

  • @pacificaifyouplease8560
    @pacificaifyouplease8560 2 года назад +2

    Nice video, thank you. Would love to come out on a charter one day. Speared New South Wales, New Zealand (mercury Islands) and Fiji but never Florida. Good to know there are carters there. Worth mentioning that these are videos in clear water, which I find makes the encounters much more predictable. My usual encounter is a Bronze Whaler sliding by close out of nowhere when I am on the bottom or fired up after a king fish I have shot. Also, other people in the water is always great if you can get it. The people to shark ratio is an important factor.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      All amazing places would love to visit! Been to Fiji but not NZ yet! Thanks for tuning in!

  • @ricksters11
    @ricksters11 2 года назад +5

    LMAO! I found myself holding my breath on a couple of those shark encounters, especially the lemon shark at the end trailing you halfway back to the surface. Are the shallows better for avoiding a lot of sharks, like when you fish the mangroves? I realize there will still be some, but are they as prevalent?

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +2

      haha! yea typically the shallower you are the less chance of bigger sharks

  • @michaellittle8607
    @michaellittle8607 2 года назад +3

    Amazing episode should have watched it when my wife was not home haha

  • @aaroncrow8755
    @aaroncrow8755 2 года назад +2

    Let’s go! Your uploads make me look forward to Mondays

  • @Kabir9861
    @Kabir9861 2 года назад +1

    Great insight Aaron, appreciate what you do

  • @Happylights0828
    @Happylights0828 2 года назад +6

    Do you have the same experiences like this video when you dive for lobster also? Makes sense about what you were saying keep the fish close and then they typically turn away when your in open water and towards the surface - but when your hugging the bottom diving for lobster in shallower water I didn’t know if you notice anything different? Great videos!!!

  • @benmac1395
    @benmac1395 2 года назад +3

    As usual, another awesome video. I don’t free dive much, I primarily spearfish with scuba gear, but we run into almost the exact same behavior on the Alabama Gulf Coast. As long as I get the fish close to my body they will generally back off. It absolutely helps to have a buddy watching your back while recovering and stringing a fish! I love my Koah 57 Fatback, it awesome and accurate. The Koah Banana 2.0 is gonna be very popular. Keep up the good work!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      your buddy is your life in some occasions! the main reason i'm very selective who I dive with in serious situations. and I agree! all the koahs are amazing, I only have like 7 😂

  • @dinkobilic9078
    @dinkobilic9078 2 года назад +1

    I enjoyed this video immensely, great learning and lots of good points!

  • @ericmutrie5753
    @ericmutrie5753 Год назад +1

    Wow incredible seeing so much life,so many schools of different fish, what a site to see..I've only fished rod and reel but I can see how one would fall in love with this

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      glad you enjoyed it!

    • @ericmutrie5753
      @ericmutrie5753 Год назад

      @@KeyWestWaterman I gotta get with a friend or two and see about dividing the cost up and booking a charter with ya,I live in Louisiana and haven't Ben out in the Gulf since I was 14 I'm 32 this month

  • @samhunt9380
    @samhunt9380 2 года назад +107

    I used to spearfish on reefs with lots of sharks around, in North Queensland, Australia. I was never bothered by them BUT, I changed my mind when a close friend and diving buddy was in shallow water pulling on his fins prior to a dive, when he was attacked and killed by a shark. Sharks do not think like we humans think they do and anyone who claims they understand them is seriously deluded....

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +24

      There are exceptions to everything. I never said sharks think like we do. Sorry to hear that.

    • @donitamartin802
      @donitamartin802 2 года назад

      Your comment requirements should include more experience before you open your fat mouth there's a simple truth to reality YOU LIVE IN THE WORLD WITH EVERYTHING THING YOU APART OF IT NOT EXCLUDED FROM IT so the way I see it is the same as when someone comes into my house armed lol kill on sight but the way you think is the reason why Forest decline ocean polluted an species die including shark's I think it's FAIR GAME you hop in the water if the shark eats you then so be it but don't think for a moment that the shark is evil for doing what nature intended it to DO it's YOUR FAULT FOR PUTTING YOUR SELF IN THAT POSITION

    • @soodlenoup9300
      @soodlenoup9300 2 года назад +12

      @@KeyWestWaterman hes certainty right, they are generally unpredictable, yet the demonizing of sharks is wrong, always be cautious and respecting of them, its the best you can do.

    • @krisdeaglephotography4539
      @krisdeaglephotography4539 2 года назад +11

      There’s also a difference between flopping about putting fins on in shallow water to being in deep water completely upright. A completely different scene for a shark.

    • @reallyskeptical
      @reallyskeptical 2 года назад +5

      Are you kidding me, what do you call murders, serial killers. Animals are a splitting imagine in this regard. You have alpha beta in the kingdom. You have nice dogs aggressive dogs cows bulls ect ect. Like you said you dived along time never bitten. At the end they hunt for food. Occasionally someone gets taken. Snakes are the same. I'm a farmer you see different behaviour between herfords Angus pole herford ect. Herfords are calm as. Angus happy to kick. Animals have personalities fear affection even cry. Unfortunately we believe we are smarter. They use not abuse.

  • @tna--
    @tna-- 2 года назад +4

    one little advice : be really careful with bulls ( your already obvisoulsy )
    i have a theory with them is that in florida// caraibes water : theres so much fish that they are nice and mellow be cause they know they will eat somehow.
    but some other places in the world with less fish, they are known to be really dangerous
    they are fearlesse and very agressive
    Recife in brasil, new caledonia and reusion island are places where bullsharks are HORRIBLE : attacks swimmers, surfer /bodysurfer and kiters ( and charge spearers )
    i know cose i lived there and lost a friend eaten by a bullshark, sadly (20+ severes attacks in reunion island, nearly all bullsharks )
    keep it up your great content

    • @oceanboysflorida
      @oceanboysflorida 2 года назад +1

      Interesting theory, makes sense

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      that is wild and def makes sense! ours are pretty mellow most of the time! curious but mellow.

  • @jonathanhenderson5786
    @jonathanhenderson5786 2 года назад +1

    I kayak baits out on a kayak and is scary! Feel like jaws is gonna get me but you are in the water with them and they seem to have manners! Awesome video!

  • @WarehouseFilmz
    @WarehouseFilmz 2 года назад +1

    Good stuff! Almost to 50k subs!!! Well deserved sir🤙🏼

  • @trancemusic8805
    @trancemusic8805 2 года назад +3

    Holy shit dude that was insane

  • @SpearingBow-Man
    @SpearingBow-Man 2 года назад +4

    great video, ill look you up when i come to spear in the area next time. What do you think about touching (not stabbing or aggressive) sharks with the tip of your spear when they are pestering you as a deterrent?

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +3

      I def think it works get them out of your personal space temporarily. but I don't think it will prevent them from coming back. (opinion)

    • @SpearingBow-Man
      @SpearingBow-Man 2 года назад

      @@KeyWestWaterman Thx for the reply! Got a 3 week dive trip in Kona coming up ! Great content man

  • @markroper9269
    @markroper9269 2 года назад +1

    That dog can't throw the ball by itself, sir!!!! That look....(I got the ball RIGHT HERE IN MY MOUTH!! Let's go!!) :P Great video! Have a great Monday!!

  • @phillipsmith607
    @phillipsmith607 2 года назад +2

    great video really down to earth
    same vibes in the Virgin Islands with sharks

  • @barbdaddy2122
    @barbdaddy2122 2 года назад +3

    The sharks have gotten so bad in the Mayport inlet its become impossible to fish the bull red run. I think it's much to do with the shrimpers and them dumping their by catch. The sharks literally follow them all the way to port.

    • @FlameHaze285
      @FlameHaze285 2 года назад

      Not a fisherman or spearfisher; what's a by catch? Thanks BarbDaddy.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      I believe it! sharks around the shrimp boats are a thing all across the world!

    • @barbdaddy2122
      @barbdaddy2122 2 года назад

      @@FlameHaze285 species caught that are not targeted.

  • @dareanjeffreyiguel9579
    @dareanjeffreyiguel9579 2 года назад +4

    Stay WOKE, even when free diving, see the ocean isn’t one to play with, as a common (sense) thinking spear-fisherman, what my elders have told me is that when I’m out in the water,To always make sure I fish not only responsibly but with an aware and experienced partner. (ALWAYS) stay relentless everybody🤙🏼 fish normal wid the buddies👀💯

  • @skyfly0800
    @skyfly0800 2 года назад +1

    I’m in Key West right now and ran into this video. I went lobster hunting this past week to include the last day of season. Had an amazing time. Some spicy ones. Working them with a noose was a challenge but awesome experience. I got 4 total in 3 days.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      dang! they are normally around this late in the season! thanks for tuning in!

  • @bossxsniperx9779
    @bossxsniperx9779 Год назад +1

    Great videos man. I appreciate them.

  • @Twebartist
    @Twebartist 2 года назад +3

    Hey Aaron. When sharks bite the shaft in the process of eating your fish, does it damage the shaft? To what extent? How many times does it typically take for you to have to replace the shaft? Thanks. Love your vids.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +3

      It did not damage the shaft. Just a quick bite! And it all depends on the situation. Shafts normally last a while!

  • @oceanboysflorida
    @oceanboysflorida 2 года назад +3

    Love spearfishing, but this is why I prefer being on the boat haha...I very much appreciate the selective harvesting that spearfishing allows.

  • @Mongooseonthaloose
    @Mongooseonthaloose Год назад +1

    Great video! Great advice! I’m a diver here in Barbados and I take along my speargun on dives to get barracuda for personal consumption. I’ve met some big hammerheads and bulls. I always keep my eyes on ‘‘em when I see them. At the end of the day we aren’t the apex predators in their habitat🤙🏾🇧🇧

  • @ross5307
    @ross5307 2 года назад +1

    You put out awesome content! My buddies Albie and Pat used to spend years at a time down in the keys spearing. Wish I was able to join them. Anyway, be bless my man

  • @Metrikon9000
    @Metrikon9000 2 года назад +10

    Honestly, this was a very informative video. Normally when you see sharks interacting with spearfisherman, you see the shark charging head on, and the fisherman defending themselves with the spear. It's always so dramatic. What you rarely see are all of the times that the sharks charge, then back off when they realize you are not a fish. It is obvious from this video that the shark is not after you. They want the fish, because that is their food source. Like any predator, they are going to go after injured or struggling prey. 100% opportunist hunters. They are dangerous, of course, but in no way purposefully aggressive or malicious. Be cautious, alert, and respectful, but never afraid or hateful towards these amazing creatures.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      yup! very misunderstood the situation can be, doesn't mean you can't get bit. but they normally aren't after us.

  • @ericharsvick7421
    @ericharsvick7421 2 года назад +4

    Every now and then you have to pay a shark tax.

  • @AbeLincolnFishing
    @AbeLincolnFishing 2 года назад +1

    Great video…it was worth the wait 👏

  • @michaels639
    @michaels639 2 года назад +1

    Found the video! Great real-world perspective showing that you're just sharing the ocean.

  • @zachczyz2165
    @zachczyz2165 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video, I was curious about your thoughts on shark bands, either if you used them or heard much about them. Love your channel, I'm a frequent Key West visitor and would love to do one of your charters one day.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      I actually have not, may be a good video though!

  • @davidgraham4807
    @davidgraham4807 5 месяцев назад

    Well done concise and informative video…thanks Aaron.

  • @snookcatcher1
    @snookcatcher1 2 года назад +2

    Very great vid!!! Super helpful! Thank you!

  • @williamwilliamson7873
    @williamwilliamson7873 2 года назад +2

    Just started watching these dibs I’m usually Kelly Young blue Gabe dear me for dinner land shark and Brooke but when I found your Speerfish shows and I seen Birkin and Bul be with you and I looked up yours the baddest Spearfish and going nice action just makes you feel like you’re part of it down there as you now right now keep up the good work awesome stuff

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      Love to hear it! Thanks so much for tuning in!

  • @gerritmisener9047
    @gerritmisener9047 2 года назад +2

    Awesome clips! Those mangos didn’t look that big until you had them in your hand!

  • @erikwantuck2831
    @erikwantuck2831 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video on caution when doing the insane things that can and do occur when spearfishing. Adrenaline helps one throw caution to the wind. May this video bring some back.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад

      Yup! I don’t do it for the adrenaline to be honest. Spearfishing is such a mellow calming thing for me. Couldn’t agree more.

  • @davehonadle789
    @davehonadle789 2 года назад +1

    Always awesome!!! Thanks so much 😉

  • @tacomuffin_6252
    @tacomuffin_6252 2 дня назад +1

    Thanks for making this video so helpful and well made

  • @andrewvoicemedia
    @andrewvoicemedia 2 года назад +1

    great video....good honest viewpoints...nice shooting dude

  • @WoodenBoatGuy
    @WoodenBoatGuy 2 года назад +1

    I get pretty nervous when they start cruising around my kayaks, can't imagine being in the water doing what you do. Nerves of steel!!

  • @bigiron5508
    @bigiron5508 2 года назад +1

    Just found your channel and love it..love the keys, been in sw Florida my whole life and come down to the keys about 20 times a year, waiting for the wife to retire to make one last move..lol anyway awesome channel..thanks for taking the time to make these videos, quite a bit of work and time.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 года назад +1

      Love to hear it! Thanks so much for tuning in. Once you make the move if you need a realtor my fiancé Madeleine sells homes down here in the keys!

    • @bigiron5508
      @bigiron5508 2 года назад

      @@KeyWestWaterman that would be awesome, we basically could move now as long as there is good internet as she works from home as I do part time designing custom homes and doing small boat repairs and building custom paddle boards and a few other things.. but much appreciate the info. Maybe we'll talk sooner than later..lol it's just a weird time right now with what is going on..in the world.

  • @prolificfishing4818
    @prolificfishing4818 2 года назад +1

    Great video!! Pretty interesting information. Thank you!! Great shark action clips!! Wild

  • @prospect8696
    @prospect8696 2 года назад +1

    Once again, best fishing channel on RUclips. Awesome

  • @alquinn3562
    @alquinn3562 2 года назад +1

    Been diving with them. My wife and I get as excited over seeing sharks as we do porpoise, rays, turtles, barracudas, etc. No fear but just a sense of adventure and opportunity to see some cool critters. Sharks are the high point of our dives especially if we can get close. Treat them like you would a strange dog. Stand your ground, don’t run/swim scream, panic, or carry on. Defensive posture and don’t give them an opportunity to think that you are anything more than a bad decision on their part to do anything but move along. Respect.

  • @johntsairis7011
    @johntsairis7011 2 года назад +1

    Awesome footage Aaron!

  • @LuisDiaz-dh7sl
    @LuisDiaz-dh7sl 2 года назад +1

    You are so helpful with those videos all I can say is thank brother you are the best 👌

  • @christiancathey5059
    @christiancathey5059 2 года назад +1

    Solid advise. Always give a healthy respect and stay alert. I started getting more calm myself once I started viewing them as big fish with teeth rather than the man killers TV makes them out to be

  • @oriolcuba
    @oriolcuba 2 года назад +1

    Best videos man.. again thanks!

  • @martinnordholm686
    @martinnordholm686 2 года назад +1

    Liked and subbed. Great vids, hope i get to go spearfishing some day, looks like a great experience.

  • @hunterheffernan297
    @hunterheffernan297 2 года назад +1

    Got a new subscriber with this one, Great video!

  • @Goodwithwood69
    @Goodwithwood69 2 года назад +1

    Love your attitude! Top man!

  • @ericcope8216
    @ericcope8216 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your insight. Nice video.

  • @americanrebel413
    @americanrebel413 2 года назад +1

    Great episode thank you.

  • @joshfortruth
    @joshfortruth Год назад +1

    You the man! Thanks for the content.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      Thanks for tuning in!

    • @joshfortruth
      @joshfortruth Год назад

      @Key West Waterman thanks for the reply brotha ! Any chance you'd be willing to take a green free diver some tips . maybe one day when you don't have a partner. I'm down here in swf and could make the drive and cover boat expenses for the day !

  • @kegsrifa
    @kegsrifa 2 года назад +1

    Amazing work brother 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @mikejordan6036
    @mikejordan6036 2 года назад +1

    Very Informative and Great Video Sir.

  • @bestvideos4ever1
    @bestvideos4ever1 2 года назад +1

    i like how you talk about things ! Real deal expert, thanks alot !

  • @petrhermanadventures9509
    @petrhermanadventures9509 2 года назад +1

    Loved the episode. I love seeing sharks, it's the cudas that always creep me out.