WSV: 'Lemon Sharks Need Love Too' with Eli Martinez
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- Опубликовано: 11 фев 2015
- The "Shark Affection" debate continues, but this time we look at a less popular shark. In my experience lemon sharks seem almost indifferent, but Eli Martinez, with much more experience, has a different impression.
Thank you Eli for the interview and your footage of "Taxi" the lemon shark.
All other footage is property of Skyler Thomas. whitesharkvideo.com/footage.
Music by solidgreysky.com 
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Viewers: "Oh no, the sharks are swarming! They're attacking!"
Sharks: "Pet meeee!" "Pet meeee tooooo!" "No, pet meeeee!"
So true
Real
like a pack of dogs, greeting their missing guy
Exactly! >>;=) Goes to show they know affection and understand value in their version of friendship
I bet sharks only ever get angy when hoomans aint petting em smh
lemon sharks are water cats
this is a great analogy. i have two cats who fight for attention constantly, can confirm.
Cats are the Lemon Sharks of the Land
And people hate them for no reason...both such beautiful creatures! ❤
Nafisa Nuzhat except sharks don’t scratch at the walls at 3AM 🤣
Catfishes are water cats.
shark petting seems like a dangerous but satisfying hobby
lemon sharks are nice because they live with friends from a young age too
@@Ambipie And, while there have been the occasional bites reported, there are no recorded deaths by lemon sharks
Forbidden pet
I mean they have to defend themselves somehow
Same goes to my wife
yes, I am shark. GIVE ME THE PETS.
STOP GIVING HIM THE PETS, I NEED PETS!
Hi kill me if you are sgark
Kill me if you are shark
lemon sharks do like attention and are very jealous if you pet a different sharks
Life is constant cutthroat competition and headpats are a scarce resource, it might sound cruel but that's how nature is.
@@helpmereach10ksubs90 Shark don't naturally kill humans
2:49 That one Lemon shark nudging his elbow for cuddles and pats is too cute
hhhhh, that's adorable.
Destiney bowden It’s the diver’s
What happens after looks like the sharks want to 'test bite' the diver, and he has to push them away though
@@PlayingTarot I mean, wouldn’t surprise me. Sharks don’t have great eyes, and all of their sensory organs are on the underside of their nose and in their mouth, so mouthing/biting is not just for finding food, it’s how they navigate. Like a sharp, pointy hand. But they also don’t understand that we are squishy, unlike them, and a test mouthing for them is damaging to us. Poor dumb water puppies.
@@ladydjiv These sharks, lemon sharks are among the frendliest sharks to humans, without any human causalty, there were only 5 ,6 unprovoked bites , with minor injuries in the whole history of sharks interacting with humans
All sharks need more love. We often see sharks as monsters when they're just trying to get fish.
Steven they probably don’t mean like physically kissing and petting them. They just mean support of their group. They’re portrayed as mindless killing machines which they aren’t. They’re very dangerous but not monsters, just animals. Shark attacks are very rare and often sharks stop after the first few bites. If you’re joking my bad lol
@Steven No, they are not, they are predators following their instincts. For the most part, they do not even "eat" men like people say they do. They just bite them, and then let go because they realise that humans do not have enough calories for them. People die from bleeding, and not by being devoured entirely by an Shark.
@Steven lmao what the fuck is a land shark ? 😂
@Steven what bit of fiction are you talking about?
@Steven what the heck is a land shark?? If it existed then scientists would've told the whole world about it, and sharks don't eat children nor do the eat men, they only bite and run off because Sharks are more scared of humans than humans are scared of sharks. Yes they follow their instincts but they have there own mind too, you know
A land shark eating 9 children?? A land shark going to school?? How is that even possible?? Like, explain this fiction you're telling us about
The Shark, The Apex Predator
Eli: Sometimes I'm trying to pet a tiger shark and then the lemon shark will get jealous and push the tiger shark out of the way
That's what's got me. I never would have known lemon sharks get jealousis I didn't watch this video. They've always been my favorite shark species too. 😊 Beautiful creatures.
@@morbidangel2469 Not just jealous, but also defensive. Continuing from what Eli has said, there have been cases of Lemon Sharks bonding with people and warding away other animals they think may be a threat. Even on dives without baitboxes involved, so no confusion over whether or not they are being defensive of food.
Sharks aren't apex predators, the orcas hunt them
ruclips.net/video/EN8jMaxJLSk/видео.html
@@TeamYen sometimes I'd like to imagine if orcas looks just as intimidating and scary as white sharks, maybe then people would see them as the intelligent monsters they are.
But I'm glad that they're cute so humans won't go on a massacre for them.
@@shira_yone Killing animals don't depend on their cuteness, but the gain, the seals were very cute but still killed for fur.
The orcas are not monsters, they kill for food and living, the real monsters are only humans - who kill for profit and out of hatred or stupidity.
this just confirmed, sharks are smooth dogs
Skywalker rough*
Preston P. Touching the skin with the direction of the skin is smooth, against the skin is like sandpaper.
smooth in all directions
Blue monster hmm perhaps, I've only pet stingrays....I'd assume it'd feel smooth only when going with the scales.
one way dog
*1:15** Lemon shark is sleeping,*
*2:14** but, lemon shark is yawning.*
so cute!!
Holy shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii lemon sharks are so *CUTE* *WHYYYYYYY* especially when they 'breathe' arrrgghhhh
Tusita Dewi Thanks for the comment. If you like the footage of them breathing I highly recommend watching ‘A moment with a lemon shark’
ruclips.net/video/nieQwwb5juE/видео.html
The shark went (^-^)(^o^)(^-^)(^o^)
Squidward Animation Ok, that’s just cute! 😄
I need a lemon shark plush to go snuggle with
2:53
Tiger Shark: "Pet me pet me!!!"
Lemon Shark: "PET MEEEEEE PET MEEEE!!!"
I always cringe a little when I see you guys underwater with sharks, but thanks to you I am less ignorant, and I am starting to really respect sharks. Every time I get the chance, I try to educate my friends/family about how sharks are not man-eating monsters. Keep up the good work, you are awesome!!
To be honest, I'm glad this shark isn't as marketable as other sharks. Otherwise there would be a huge craze to snatch these sharks and put them in aquariums for people to pay to interact with these sharks. Let the puppers have their freedom
Very true! And much to the detriment of the lemon sharks (much like Great Whites, they probably need the open ocean in order to breathe and migrate). Even with large sharks like Great Whites, only juveniles have been able to stay in large tanks (and even then it's not the best conditions as they eat a ton and wouldn't last very long without being released back to the ocean at some point). Places like the Monterey Bay Aquarium don't keep great white sharks anymore because of these issues.
If people want to interact with lemon sharks, they're probably going to need to take diving lessons and some professional shark interaction education too.
Agreed! Sharks need to swim in the wild!
@@Scarshadow666 Although I agree with you, this sadly (or happily if you think about it) is not true. Lemon Sharks have actually been great at adapting to captive environments, where they can be easily studied. The only limitation aquariums have with these guys is that their so big compared to most sharks, so there are space problems. I've actually been to an aquarium with a Lemon Shark, they all looked bored though.
"People save what people love" woah
Thank you so much for working to save these beautiful creatures. They don't need to be saints to deserve to live.
Would love to be able to interact with them.
I skydive, but I’d have to learn to dive AND be calm when seeing a shark for the first few time. I feel the same way, but it’s a craft at that point.
"most the time sharks are tryna talk to us but we most the time are too dumb to underatand" Well said, I must say well said.
So cute! Oh and the little fishies holding on to them! I learned about that particular symbiotic relationship!
That's lovely! Sharks are my favorite creatures, along with alligators and horses. I would love to give a shark some love! They are so beautiful 💕🦈 Kudos to that guy for being a voice for, and standing up for those amazing misunderstood creatures!
It’s always the most frightening creatures who have a soft heart
How beautiful and graceful these babies are and how they love been pampered but I just love to watch and think how free they are
I swam with a lemon shark at South Beach, Miami. It was so close to the shore and I followed it for like five minutes recording it on my GoPro. I was only like 4-5 feet long but was still beautiful. I did not touch it because I thought that it would feel provoked if I did. Once I’m done making the video I’ll post it on my channel and come back to this comment to add the link.
Gabriel Perez OK, will watch for the link!
You promised shark video, remember?
Mario Croatia I had planned to upload it but gave up at the time because there was music that I wanted to license but couldn’t so ultimately I gave up on that video project and started working on other things. But you got my attention. I’ll go through my hard drive and upload the video with the shark only... it was just a 30 second scene in a five minute video.
@@mariozd971 ruclips.net/video/ddb8XMy_a2I/видео.html . Heres the link. It's posted on my profile.
@@tracinglightphotography805 Thanks man, awesome, you're lucky guy , i never had chance to do it, i live 10 meters from the sea but I live in Croatia, Europe, Adriatic Sea, it's part of the Mediterrean, here are no sharks near the shore , only in the open sea there are blue sharks, basking sharks, thresher sharks, sixgill sharks, porbeagle sharks, only dangerous sharks who sometime come here are great whites, they killed about 13 people from the beginning of 20-ieth century and 1974 where was last fatality. Last shark attack was great white who attacked spearfisher, bit his leg, but they managed to save him and even his leg. Years ago, people often died because of similar wounds, they bled out.
A wonderful example of humanity’s weird urge to pet things paying off.
2:06 that lemon be like: "im a crocodile now"
Are lemon sharks more social than most other shark species?
Blue sharks and nurse sharks tend to be very social.
So if I see any sharks by the shallow water where it’s not very deep is it lemon sharks I’m seeing or nurse sharks
@@therealbrendanc9905 Not necessary… The fact that they’re more social means they’re more willing to swim in groups or interact with other animals. However, sharks of every kind can use shallow water to hunt, especially bull sharks and tiger sharks. So it’s most likely not a lemon shark
Most sharks are not agressive towards humans some of them might even act like cats or dogs ketting you pet them
@@kebapokunmus3750 yeah I wouldn’t pet a tiger shark bull shark or great white though unless it’s nice
Lemon sharks are probably my favorite shark species
I've come to really love sharks over the past few years. They really are, outside of territorial bullsharks and a few other exceptions, very gentle and intelligent creatures. I'd feel perfectly comfortable in the water with a shark as long as the visibility was good. They're big water cats who like pets.
I love this music. Thanks for bringing me back to my younger self. 2015 was something
Wonderful Video with positiv approach to these wonderful animals 🦈🌿
Thank you 🌸✨🫲
Yassss!!! Thank you for sharing this message with the world!!! That sharks aren't mindless eating machines, but they're sentient beautiful creatures that desire love and affection.
They're so cute omg
yeah tbh i think other sharks are cuddly like pitbulls..ITS JUST SO FLIPPING ADORABLEEEE
This is probably the most fascinating video I've ever seen on sharks.
Lemon shark: senpai, Baka. Not cheat with other sharks!
yandere shark
fun fact:those were cats in shark's costume
They sure do! Great video! Lemon sharks are awesome! Thanks for posting/creating this gem.
tigershark: "what you do what i can not do better, whimp!?"
lemon shark: "active breathing"
This warms my heart
0:25 He just looks like a Caesar Millan of sharks XD
It's amazing they are like puppies they all want a lot of fuss you are doing a great job educating us just brilliant carry on the good work
That Lemon Shark really did judo chop that Tiger Shark, lol.
This makes sharks even more loved by me
Great video! I've always liked lemon sharks. Someday I hope to be able to interact with one in person. :)
That what Aquaman has been telling us all along
I don't size matters they are all beautiful in there own way love all the clips you all show to educate us peaple we should respect these animals I feel quiet sad but I feel happy when I watch this keep safe
2:13 SHARK POG :))
Hollywood: "Sharks are evil! They'll eat you!!!"
Actual Sharks: "Can... Can we be frens? I'll show you my fish stash if you want."
1:14 well I say they're marketable for cutness!😢
Just awesome. The creature was jealous for his attention. Thanks for what you do.
i can relate to lemon sharks on a fundamental level....
Another reason to love lemon sharks
I think humans have a hard time not relating to things outside of ourselves. We eventually learned to read mammals better, but a fish, or shark or water dwelling creature which has the least human face is very hard for us to read. We have to learn how they communicate, because they don't have eyebrows, they don't close their eyes as often and they have almost a permeant frown on their faces due to the shape of their mouths.
It makes sense that they scared us for so long, they are very different from the typical mammal design, but I think with more study we can start to learn body language, subtle changes in their movement and even face to see better basic emotional communication.
I wish some aliens came to explore our planet and gave me free back rubs.
The best comment here
Hell yeah smooth in all direction sharks
I love this!
Lemon sharks are literally my favourite shark to study and watch...❤️❤️❤️
Me watching 1:32 wow that remora sure is still like rock. Literally stuck like immovable barnacle. 😆
Puppy?
3:12 - he clearly says: "open that goddamn box, day is short"
Lemon sharks are snuggle butts!
Beautiful💛
I like the smaller sharks, mainly bc I'm also a small human who likes to just watch things happen from away and enjoys interactions from other things in the world who try to or have given me some sort of interest :'))
What song is playing in this video?
The real sea doggo
At a basic physical level, there are two major emotional axis. One is calm vs excited. The other axis is interest vs disinterest(You might also call this attraction vs revulsion.)
All creatures aware of their environment are also capable of reacting to it in one or a combination of these 4 ways.
then the lemon shark shows more interest and attraction to the diver, in response to gentle affection and further pursues the diver despite adversity of the tiger shark shows at least some element of intent. And the focus on the affection seems to be backed up by at least some evidence.
Whats the calming background music
It's called 'Figures on the Horizon' by One Horse Town
@@Whitesharkvideo Nvm on my other comment. Thank you so much. You have any more songs like this once? It has given me a sense of relief I haven't felt in a long while
Awesome..title of the song please?
this is why lemon sharks are my 2nd favorite, nurse shark is #1 tho🦈❤❤
I want to pet a toothy lemon friend.
lemon shark: *blub blub, pet me...imma sit here*
Damnit. Now I want to pet a lemon shark
The lemon shark looks like it’s yawning 😂 🦈
Sad fact, these guys, also called dogfish are often what you’re eating when you get cheap fish n chips.
It's true that dogfish are used for "flake" and other white fish fillers. Smooth hounds and spiny dogfish as well. Heck, with long lining and trawling who knows what they put in fish n chips now. But I believe lemon sharks and dogfish sharks are different.
Wow
Is he still alive ?
You mean Taxi?
perfect successful creatures
This guy is Shark Jesus. They all want him to touch them.
Lemon shark ALL THE PETS BELONG TO MEEEE!
Lemon and blue sharks are very beautiful.
That frenzy with the three big sharks swimming towards him doesn't look responsable at all. Anyway ,after these info lemons seem to be the coolest sharks not the dullest
2:59
"pat raid"
❤
"People save what people love"
I am here after seeing the meme
I hear they swim close to shore and swimmers often don't know they are swimming among those lemon sharks.
This is true of many shark species, yes.
@@Whitesharkvideo That is so cool to have your own shark escort. I'd be delighted.
They were always around me snorkeling at my house growing up in the Keys. The little guys. Maybe they were following me for fun.
I like lemon sharks :>
Lemons are my favorite fruit and favorite shark
Like cats I doubt they like being rubbed the wrong way.
tiger shark: yo human, give me some pets
lemon shark: no, get the hell away
tiger shark: WTF
lemon shark: GET THE F*CK OUTTA HERE
diver: mmm... you guys cool?
Only the elite get to pet shark🦈
So the lemon shark is like my dog: Give affection to anyone else and she'll butt in trying to get cuddles. Jealous arse she is...lol
Lenon sharks
Now i wanna cuddle a shark.
No lemon
Only shark
Call me cynical but I don't see something cute and cuddly. Perhaps they are simply curious. I am not convinced
They aren't cute and cuddly, they're dangerous creatures that deserve respect. That said, if it was simple curiosity, why would the same sharks come back repetitively? Once or twice would be enough to solve the curiosity, so they must come back because they enjoy it.
They get jealous of other sharks getting attention
yandere sharks?
Who came here from the memes ?
Me
Same! I am glad this meme has some truth behind it!
Yes :,)
Sea doggos
Swag
Lemons have big 2nd dorsals