Epic Encounters.
I saw an article recently that got me wondering about the Jaws film sequel. Could it really be true? It was reported that a pod of killer whales had collectively at different times sunk four sailing boats in the Mediterranean. The idea being the killer whales were getting their revenge on the boats for maybe injuring one of their number. The really interesting part is that the attack on the boat was methodical as it seemed repeatedly this occurred by first removing the propeller and then for over forty minutes they sustained a dismantling and demolishing of the vessel.
Another mind boggling event happened when a fishing boat loaded its catch of fish. The crew were surprised by a giant squid that was looking for food. It straddled the side of the boat like in the Jules Verne film 20.000 Leagues Under the Sea. With its armed tentacles that have hooks on, it latched on to several seamen. Fortunately they were able to fight the squid off.
I urge people not to copy this next true tale. Some divers were filming the feeding habits of squids. At the end of filming and when it was getting dark suddenly they realised one of their number was missing. They searched in vain until the missing diver surfaced and was covered in injuries sustained from his encounter with a group of squids. Underwater at first the diver had been fascinated by a squid as it nibbled on a part of his well equipped body but events were to take a more dramatic turn as the lone squid was then joined by others encircling his neck and body. Relentlessly he felt himself being pulled deeper and deeper into the looming void. He realised if he didn't fight them off then his life would be over.
It is important to remember that the animals mentioned in this blog can also be amongst some of the most intelligent and in other circumstances or different experiences pose no threat to humans. The sea is an inspiring domain but there is the ever present possibility of danger and death. It is an epic place and it is quite possible that from the sea, first known forms of early life appeared. No wonder then that it is alluring and a mystery to the minds and hearts of many.
Another mind boggling event happened when a fishing boat loaded its catch of fish. The crew were surprised by a giant squid that was looking for food. It straddled the side of the boat like in the Jules Verne film 20.000 Leagues Under the Sea. With its armed tentacles that have hooks on, it latched on to several seamen. Fortunately they were able to fight the squid off.
I urge people not to copy this next true tale. Some divers were filming the feeding habits of squids. At the end of filming and when it was getting dark suddenly they realised one of their number was missing. They searched in vain until the missing diver surfaced and was covered in injuries sustained from his encounter with a group of squids. Underwater at first the diver had been fascinated by a squid as it nibbled on a part of his well equipped body but events were to take a more dramatic turn as the lone squid was then joined by others encircling his neck and body. Relentlessly he felt himself being pulled deeper and deeper into the looming void. He realised if he didn't fight them off then his life would be over.
It is important to remember that the animals mentioned in this blog can also be amongst some of the most intelligent and in other circumstances or different experiences pose no threat to humans. The sea is an inspiring domain but there is the ever present possibility of danger and death. It is an epic place and it is quite possible that from the sea, first known forms of early life appeared. No wonder then that it is alluring and a mystery to the minds and hearts of many.
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