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Old 08-17-2009, 07:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
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We were diving in Panama City, had done first dive on the Black Bart. We moved over to Bridge Span 1 for our second dive. I had swapped tanks and put my SCUBA back on, but was paddling around on a snorkel waiting on surface interval to pass. Looked down, and did a double take. I raised my head outta the water and told the remaining folks on the boat: "There is a WHALE SHARK down there!!" (dive boat was empty in less than 30 seconds) Dove down and spend 30 mins hanging out with the coolest creature I have ever encounted underwater. He had no concern with our presence, actually seemed to enjoy our interaction.
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Old 08-17-2009, 08:08 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Great pcs....you lucky guy....I've snorkeled with them but never dove with one yet!
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Old 08-17-2009, 09:16 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Excellent pics! It is totally my dream to get in the water and spend some time with one of these creatures. I AM SO JEALOUS!!!
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Excellent! Good picts too. Looks like a young one given the length.
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Wow!!! That is so cool! I'm so jealous!
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That is just awesome!
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Old 08-18-2009, 08:02 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Very cool! Great photos as well!
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Thanks for the pics. They are grand animals to swim with.

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Right place, right time. Really nice!

I hope my wife doesn't see this thread. I'm lobbying for a trip to Utila and if she see's this, I'm doomed!
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I am extremly jealous myself. That would be the ultimate experiance.
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