Earlier this year we had reported that one of the most well known and charismatic sharks of Isla Guadalupe, "Shredder" had gone MIA.Typically Shredder is one of the first big males to show up to the island by early August of each season. His arrival is a much sought celebrated event by our crews.
This year Shredder was no where in sight for the first three weeks of August speculating that he had met with "foul play" during his long migration from Hawaii.
Shredder did eventually appear in late September to "wild cheers" from our crews at the back deck and continued to stay with the shark diving fleet for the rest of the 2009 shark season.
He was even bigger this year and looked as healthy as any of the big males on site. Late to the party but exciting as always.
We said good by to Shredder in mid November of 2009 on our last expedition to the island. After close to a decade with these animal you get attached to them and they remain for us, more than just white sharks.
We look forward to 2010 with Shredder at Isla Guadalupe.
4 comments:
thanks shark divers we got worried there for a moment go shredder!
I saw Shredder just a couple of weeks ago but he was down low and being coy. Probably busy packing his bags for a long trip to the mid-Pacific.
Best shark ever at I.G. We loves you shredder!
Easily my favorite shark at Guadalupe. I was totally bummed when I read the original post that he was M.I.A. but was relieved to see him in some photos in October. Thanks for the update!
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