#threshersharks

[sharkgeeks-blog]

#Repost @underdonecomics with @repostapp ・・・ There are 3 kinds of #threshersharks: the common, the pelagic and the bigeye. Despite having very long tails used to whip prey, none of them have #morayeels attached to them. #🌊 #shark #sharkart

[jimabernethy]

#Repost @sharkguardian_mel @download.ins --- Reposted from @thesharkdoctor Thresher sharks are known for their beautiful and graceful demeanor, but also for their whip-like tail. I came across these tails nailed to a dock piling in #montauk and got sick to my stomach. Some of these are likely taken from a two-week period where #threshersharks predictably show up on this very small offshore reef...they are so predictable that I can film them quite reliably; however, no one knows why they are using this small reef. Is it for mating, pupping, or feeding? ...and if it is for the former, what does that mean for the population? Well, tune into #ninjasharks on @sharkweek @discovery channel, July 16 at 8pm to find out what we learned! We not only got a helping hand from a few #montauk fishing legends and friends of mine (@montaukoyster , @captwillcornacchia , and @theoak77 ), but also got expertise from @brianraymond_underwater , @timmyodrone , Caroline Collatos, @joeromeiro333 and @laurenromeiro333 and cameraman extraordinaire @dallas.chill to make one heck of a film. Super grateful as this is the first part of a film I’ve ever directed and helped produce...and...I know you’re going to love it! #sharkweek #discovery #sharks #montaukpoint #conservation #trollpro #bruvs #newyork #longisland #cressi https://www.instagram.com/p/CRQAplqh0E2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[triclementia]

@thresher-sharks replied to your photo.

Are u a furry now

What is mastadon

i was always a furry im just now coming to terms with it

and mastadon.art is just an art community server this post goes here more indepth about it tbh

it’s like a cool art twitter is all i can say about it it’s p neat and everyone has been really friendly

[wildlifevoiceinc]

#Repost @pewenvironment (@get_repost) ・・・ A year to the day since bigeye, common, and pelagic threshers, and silky sharks were listed on CITES—worldwide implementation efforts go into effect today to ensure that they are either protected or sustainably managed. After being listed on CITES Appendix II last year, silky sharks (shown here) can be traded internationally, but only if the trade is legal and does not cause detriment to the species in the wild. Now these countries need to ensure these measures happen. 📷: @rodrigofriscione #sharks #shark #conservation #CITES #threshersharks #silkysharks #CITESCoP17 #underthesea

[teamtt-blog1]

[teamtt-blog1]

The next morning we woke up bright and early, in order to see the Thresher sharks at Monad Shoal, we needed to be at the dive site at 5:30am...

I'll let the video do the talking, enjoy!

xxx

[teamtt-blog1]

It's more fun in the Philippines!

Malapascua island, 27 - 30 November 2016

The draw to Malapascua island is for the daily sightings of Thresher sharks, they are deep water sharks and so are rarely seen by divers.  But the sharks come up to shallower depths to be cleaned and Monad Shoal, the particular dive site just off of Malapascua where they are cleaned is the only place in the world where they can be seen pretty much every day.  We couldn’t wait to see these amazing creatures!

We left Boracay a day later than planned, so not too bad after all.  We got a flight from Panay island to Cebu island, which only took approx. 45 minutes.  We stayed in Cebu City overnight, then got a bus from Cebu to the northern most town on the island called Maya.  The last boat that leaves Maya for Malapascua is at 5:30pm, to say we cut it fine would be an understatement.  Our experience simply shows our naivety of the Filipino transport system, actually, to say they have a system in the first place is probably being more than fair.  A bus which we had read takes 3 hours from Cebu to Maya actually took 5, it was like getting a 248 85 miles… it was SLOW! Anyway, we arrived at Maya port at 5:25pm… and just made the last boat… phew.

We boarded a little rowing boat to get to a bigger local Bangka boat and made our way to the idyllic Malapascua.  The sun was setting, it was beautiful, darkness came along with thousands of stars in the sky, they were so clear and so bright it felt like you could touch them.  But then, the engine cut out and the boat suddenly stopped, torches were turned on and the waves were lapping around the boat.  Dan and I looked at each other, others began to look around for answers to what was going on.  We then saw a local guy don his mask and snorkel, torch in hand and jump into the water… OK maybe a interesting time to go snorkelling :-)

It turns out he was pretty efficient at repairing the broken steering shaft in the pitch black sea, diving under the boat to fix the problem, which thankfully he did and we were on our way… only in the Philippines!

We arrived on Malapascua and found some accommodation, a small guesthouse called Mr Kwiz, checked out a nearby dive shop and booked to dive at a nearby island the next day and also booked to dive Monad Shoal the morning after, what a couple of days we had in store… 

The Philippines is not short of islands, there are approx. 7,000 in total! I wonder how many we could tick off our list.

xxx

[savephilippineseas]

THE WORLD VOTED YES! Thresher sharks, the Philippines' treasure sharks, will be listed on Appendix II of CITES, which means that sustainability must be proven before international trade permits are granted. We are proud to share that the Philippines did not only vote YES but also delivered the first statement of support, citing Malapascua as a destination for shark tourism. Under local laws, the thresher shark will also be protected nationally. We are looking forward to working with various organizations and government agencies for its implementation!