Snorkeling with Sharks: The Real Experience, Blue Hole Dive & Fish ID Adventure! 🦈

Ever wondered what it’s like to encounter a shark while snorkeling? Join me on an informative journey where we dive into the thrilling experience of snorkeling in ocean waters teeming with marine life. From close encounters with sharks to exploring a mesmerizing blue hole, this video offers a detailed look at identifying sharks and the enigmatic cubera snapper.
Perfect for anyone curious about the risks and realities of snorkeling with sharks, marine biology enthusiasts, or those looking to enjoy an exciting underwater adventure from the comfort of home. Don’t miss this deep dive into the world beneath the waves!
Shark ID:
Grace, Mark (2001). Field guide to requiem sharks (Elasmobranchiomorphi: Carcharhinidae) of the Western North Atlantic. Retrieved from the spo.nmfs.noaa.gov Web site: spo.nmfs.noaa....
Distinguishing gray and cubera snapper:
blogs.ifas.ufl...
Shark attack odds:
www.floridamus...
Species identified:
Axiidea - ghost shrimp infraorder
Gerres cinereus - yellowfin mojarra
Caranx bartholomaei - yellow jack
Albula vulpes - bonefish
Oreaster reticulatus - red cushion sea star
Negaprion brevirostris - lemon shark
Hypanus americanus - southern stingray
Acanthurus coeruleus - Atlantic blue tang
Carcharhinus perezii - Caribbean reef shark
Ocyurus chrysurus - yellowtail snapper
Mycteroperca bonaci - black grouper
Lutjanus cyanopterus - cubera snapper
Lutjanus analis - mutton snapper
Chaetodipterus faber - Atlantic spadefish
Pterois volitans - common lionfish
Cassiopea sp. - upsidedown jellies
Belonidae - needlefish family

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To anyone watching this who is interested in shark taxonomy, the sharks I have identified as Caribbean Reef Sharks in this video have been identified as Blacktip Sharks by the iNaturalist community. I'm a new user of iNaturalist and so I'm not sure how much I trust it yet. Plus no explanation why has been offered. The field guide I cited in the description makes clear that adult Blacktips never have dusky anal fins. Plus the local people I have spoken with on Grand Bahama tell me I am seeing Caribbean Reef Sharks. If anyone watching this happens to be an expert on the matter and would like to chime in I would certainly welcome the discussion.