Hi there
I have to say I was in two frames of mind about the programme - from start to finish. Is it people or Sharks that are the real problem or both together? IMHO: It was stated that the whole issue centred around how humans behaved around the sharks - not the other way around. That is how the programme can across to me. The start of the documentary looked really quite gory which reminded me of the film 'Jaws' form all those years ago. People where being seriously injured, and it was stated that sharks where the culprits. Yes, they where though there was some confusion what species of Shark where doing the damage. There are various theories going on: 1. The holiday resort in the local area is huge, well run, and the tourist industry is thriving. There is the issue of feeding the Sharks as part of the holiday package. So now the Sharks think that all local people are going to feed them, and now the Sharks attack people through all the (animals v's human) misunderstanding going on. The Sharks go into shallow waters to interact with people which is a rare thing for them to do. A: I can see that being a problem as Sharks are not domesticated animals, and they are not pets to pamper and train to fetch their food. 2. Once more the feeding of the small local fish could cause vibrations to so through the shallow waters so the Shark come into the shallow waters thinking that there is some food on offer. They are nosy so that is what they do as they are food orientated. A: Again any food that is offered can attract shark as that is their instinct to feel their victims vibrations through the water 3. Then there is the disposal of the sheep carcasses into the Red sea. The sheep die while being transported over the sea. The bodies are disposed of and dropped into the sea. So that gives the Sharks some food to eat. A: This was not considered a problem though it would depend how far out the sheep carcasses where disposed of. Sharks have a good sense of smell. 4. One shark, a Mako, was caught and killed. It was not a healthy specimen. Its teeth marks where ID'd through the bite marks of one of one if its victims. The other White tipped Shark was killed for no reason other than just a Shark to kill first hand. A: I though this was a bit underhanded and not the answer to the problem. At least some good came out of it with the Mako Shark teeth marks showing on one of its victims 5. I am glad to see that some of the human behaviour has changed, and there is no feeding of the local fish or Sharks anymore. There is a heavy fine handed out if anyone is caught doing anything that is wrong that might affect the Sharks behaviour once more. A: I hope that the issue has been resolved and shark and man can live in harmony once more. Finally, I wonder if there have been any more shark attacks up to date, and if the problem has been solved up to a point. A: Hope we find out sometime in the near future.
The Demand Five should run as a I-player soon me thinks Regards Kathy and Dave
I rang up Demand Five people about the 'Red Sea Jaw' video on Demand Five I-player. They said it might be held back due to copyrights that are holding the programme from being viewable on Demand Five as it should be at the moment. In the meantime the same programme will be repeated this Sunday 30/1/2011 on Ch5 12.15pm-13.20pm for those who want to see it. http://www.radiotimes.com/ListingsSe...s_fullpage.jsp Just keep an eye out for the link as in post one to be functional to watch
Believe you me it is worth a watch
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Hi BB,
I always stay clear of Five TV as these type of TV channels seem to like the sensational type of TV show and it always gears towards the shocking and spectacular rather than the real scienctific evidence.
BBC documentries all the way for me.
Thanks
Craig
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. - Albert Einstein
Hi Craig
Yes, I agree, with lighter factual viewing, and the BBC are easier to see all over again on I-player too LOL
To be honest the Shark programme mentioned that human element was the whole problem to being with, and not the Sharks who are being blamed once more.
As humans we have a lot 'more' to learn about our Wildlife and simply the fact we need to respect all animals no matter if they are large or small - whatever the case they are damaging to us or otherwise.
Please have a look at the programme as it will change your views about Sharks ....honest!!!!
Good to hear. Although the title was very "tabloid".
The thing is with any top predator and what humans seem to forget is that sharks evolved well over 400 millions ago and the fact that we do enter thier world is always a problem.
Most of the time, if not all the time it us humans who's lack of respect, understanding and also fear that leads to persecution of these magnificent animals.
I mean you would not walk around the African Savanna in amongst a pride of lions!
At last the programme is available on Demand Five I-player to watch http://www.five.tv/shows/red-sea-jaw...s/red-sea-jaws
Hope that the video changes your thoughts, Craig
Regards Kathy and Dave
Unknown said: Good to hear. Although the title was very "tabloid". The thing is with any top predator and what humans seem to forget is that sharks evolved well over 400 millions ago and the fact that we do enter thier world is always a problem. Most of the time, if not all the time it us humans who's lack of respect, understanding and also fear that leads to persecution of these magnificent animals. I mean you would not walk around the African Savanna in amongst a pride of lions! Thanks Craig
My thoughts have always been that it is humans who dont understand which then leads to fear which then drives the persecution (although in some cases it is done for profit). So sharks do get a roug deal.
I'll have a look a the video :)
Thanks BB
Love to know your thoughts but bear in mind that the first 10-15mins is a bit on the gruesome side
Hi Kathy
I watched it as I watch everything about sharks.
I enjoyed it and thought it was a good programme. :-)
It's a bit worrying that the actual culprit is still out there, and is known to be habituated to being fed by hand. :-(
Best wishes Chris
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Hi Chris
As you have watched the programme, what did you think of the human v's the shark senario in the programme. Is it justified that the Sharks are in the wrong?
Have the Sharks the right to behave the way they are doing because humans are feeding them on a daily basis?
What are your thoughts?
I am so nosy Chris!