Samuel Gruber does not need any introductions - he is pretty much synonymous with sharks. And while the Doc has been researching sharks for over 40 years, he has also developed a very deep relationship with these animals. I think the sequence above sums up his love for sharks.
The photos were taken by Tristan Guttridge.
Says the Doc: "
This mama gave birth to 14 pups, all filmed by National Geo. We took each one to the mangroves, measured, weighted and released after taking a small fin clip for DNA."
I believe it was just Samuel's birthday - two days ago - HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
I went diving yesterday in Key Largo - armed with pole spear and camera, a bit challenging having all the gear dangling from the weight belt. I put together a brief video, think it captures everything. I did notice that the fish had completely different reactions to me when I would film opposed to hunt - sixth sense. Plus, I can imagine my muscles being tense from pulling back on the spear.
The lemon shark was on a hook that was meant for a barracuda - it was released and swam away.
In reference to a prior posting regarding the "taste's like bacon - hog fish" - I need to give credit where it's do: a friend of mine, Craig, mentioned it when I told him about the hog.
