Caribbean Reef Shark encounter in the Western Caribbean Sea. We were Lion Fish Culling when the shark came out of no ware. It scared the crap out of me. Filmed on my GoPro 3 camera. We were in about 70′ of water when the shark encounter occurred.
The Cayman Islands is where I learned to dive and one of the best dive locations in the world. I would strongly recommend that anyone take a vacation here to enjoy the beauty of its reefs. You will see amazing animals everywhere. I especially recommend night diving. I love this place and will continue diving here for the rest of my life. In no way did this encounter discourage me from getting back into the water.
I want to make it clear that I am hunting lion fish to help protect the reef from the destruction that they cause. The shark was acting in his natural environment. I have no ill will toward him and will get back in the water and continue to protect the reef for future generations. I would strongly encourage anyone out there to donate to REEF.org or other organizations to help protect our reefs, Sharks and the beautiful creatures in them.
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I think it is amazing that you’ve kept a positive attitude, & desire nothing more than conservation of the beautiful reef, & also the protection of sharks! It is obvious in this video this Shark was in it’s natural environment, responding to the blood, & stress of the wounded &/or dying Lion Fish, but also it seemed to be territorial as well, as he left you alone when you protected yourself, & leaving it’s domain! Thankfully you weren’t hurt in this situation as well.
Best wishes to you!