Guadalupe Great White Shark by Todd WInner

Feisty is the word of the day today. Guadalupe Great White Shark diving, October 2011

By on November 23rd, 2011 in Archive, Crew, Guadalupe

We begin with a slow start; one large female great white shark circling the submersible cages a few times on our first dive before disappearing, along with all of her friends for the second and third. Dive four is when things begin to get fun. A mixed bag of visitors begins to show up, including […]

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Great white shark passed only a few feet from my head. I lost count of how many individual sharks I saw today.

By on November 23rd, 2011 in Archive

Today was our third and final day of diving here at the island of Guadalupe for our latest white shark expedition. Isla Guadalupe is located in the Pacific ocean 185 nautical miles south south west of the northern Baja California city of Ensenada, and approximately 150 nautical miles from the nearest point of land on the Baja coast. […]

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it felt like we were living in a Jurassic Park on the Nautilus Explorer. Nov.7, 2011- ISLAS SAN BENITO, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO

By on November 23rd, 2011 in Archive

It didn’t suck! MM@NYC As we leave for Isla de Guadalupe, these are my reflections on the first half of the trip: the islands of San Benitos rise from sea as barren mountains, white in places from accruing guano, haven for sealions as they sun themselves and rest from play in the ocean. On board […]

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While I was enjoying this little one on one time I noticed the seal looking above my head in alarm. On turning to see what it was looking at I was immediately confronted by… Nov.7, 2011. Islas San Benito, Baja California, Mexico

By on November 22nd, 2011 in Archive

Capt.’s log.  Cedros Island :   Guadalupe fur seals and  northern elephant seals After spending the last two days diving in the beautiful kelp forests of San Benitos, today we made the 22 nautical mile transit to neighbouring Isla Cedros to sample some of it’s local wildlife. We started the day at the north point where […]

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Having seen almost every shark documentary known to man, nothing can prepare you for the experience of a face to face confrontation with a great white shark. Guadalupe, Baja, October 2011

By on November 22nd, 2011 in Archive

Time seems to stand still as they lazily float by.  You forget their power until they suddenly drop fin and fly to the surface trying to steal a piece of fish from the rainbow runners.  They are massive creatures worthy of every single ounce of respect you can give them. I can’t wait until tomorrow!… […]

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My name is Alex and this is no made up blog that most people probably assume the crew here make. This is the trip of a lifetime.

By on November 22nd, 2011 in Archive

THIS IS THE FIRST DIVE EXPERIENCE W GREAT WHITES WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN WHAT U FEEL WHEN U SEE THEM SOOO FAR THE BESY TRIP EVER. THE WHOLE STAFF ABOARD HAS BEEN SOOO NICE AND ACCOMMODATING. CANT WAIT FOR MY 3RD DIVE FOR THE FIRST DAY EVERY DIVE GETS BETTER!!!!! THANK U NAUTILUS EXPLORER!!!!!!!!!!!! The Nautilus Explorer […]

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Everything pales in comparison to the feeling you get as a great white shark swims right at you. In a heartbeat, the rest of the world vanishes. Guadalupe, Baja, October 2011

By on November 22nd, 2011 in Archive

Having seen almost every shark documentary known to man, nothing can prepare you for the experience of a face to face confrontation with a great white shark.  Time seems to stand still as they lazily float by.  You forget their power until they suddenly drop fin and fly to the surface trying to steal a […]

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