Dec 12, 2008: Sharks!

Aliantha · 12-11-2008, 05:57 PM

When we think of shark infested waters, we don't usually think about tourist destinations like Frazer Island - the largest sand island in the world which is also world heritage listed, but here is an example of why not to go for a swim in the ocean.

These pictures were taken by my Dad when we were on a family holiday at Frazer Island many years ago. I just found them the other day when I was going through some old photos.

What's that dark shadow on the water out there?

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You guessed it. It's a Shark! about 4 metres long swiming in knee deep water.

Aliantha · 12-11-2008, 05:57 PM

and no, it's not a dolphin.

lumberjim · 12-11-2008, 06:06 PM

is so

hipshot · 12-11-2008, 09:01 PM

Candygram...

wolf · 12-12-2008, 02:15 AM

If you guys didn't have really good beer, nobody would want to visit.

Or did you put those big blokes out there on the coast to keep the Pommy Bastards away?

xoxoxoBruce · 12-12-2008, 02:22 AM

It's all hype, probably not more than half the swimmers over there get eaten.

Aliantha · 12-12-2008, 03:41 AM

Statistically, you're more likely to be killed by a vending machine than a shark.

My kids hate it when I tell them that.

SPUCK · 12-12-2008, 04:32 AM

Water's so cccold, don't you mean, "both swimmers were eaten"?

Wombat · 12-12-2008, 05:40 AM

You know why sharks are so dangerous? Frikkin lasers!

TheMercenary · 12-12-2008, 10:22 AM

lumberjim · 12-12-2008, 10:35 AM

death by vending machine?

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3-NEVER, EVER, TRY TO GET A FREE DRINK BY ROCKING THE MACHINE. Do not ignore this piece of advice! Attempting to obtain a free drink by rocking the machine back and forth can result in serious personal injury or death! An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Nov. 11, 1988, p. 2697) documents 15 cases in which men trying to get a can out of the machine were crushed. 3 died, the other 12 required hospitalization for injuries such as fractures of the skull, toe, ankle, tibia, femur, and pelvis; intercerebral bleeding; knee contusion; and one punctured bladder. The article states that because the sodas are located in the upper half of the machine (so that they can fall into the dispensing slot), the center of gravity of the machine is abnormally high and the machine will fall after it has been tipped only 20 degrees, a deceptively small angle. A large, fully loaded machine can weigh in excess of 1000 pounds. I strongly advocate the policy whereby all Juice Machines must display the label "WARNING: Tipping this machine or any other unstable object weighing in excess of 1000 pounds onto yourself can result in serious bladder injury or death."

Leokins · 12-12-2008, 11:11 AM

^ Notice that no women are mentioned in the above quote. ^_-

Sundae · 12-12-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

If you guys didn't have really good beer, nobody would want to visit.

If I laughed any more they'd put me in the loony bin (I assume you're trying to drum up trade, Wolf?)

Seriously - great pics Ali.
Good job your Dad loved you!

Griff · 12-12-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Statistically, you're more likely to be killed by a vending machine than a shark.

My kids hate it when I tell them that.

Shawnee123 · 12-12-2008, 03:44 PM

I am more likely to kill a vending machine than I am a shark, too. That effer the other day that stole my beverage...growl.

12-11-2008, 05:57 PM	#1
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Dec 12, 2008: Sharks! When we think of shark infested waters, we don't usually think about tourist destinations like Frazer Island - the largest sand island in the world which is also world heritage listed, but here is an example of why not to go for a swim in the ocean. These pictures were taken by my Dad when we were on a family holiday at Frazer Island many years ago. I just found them the other day when I was going through some old photos. What's that dark shadow on the water out there? You guessed it. It's a Shark! about 4 metres long swiming in knee deep water. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	and no, it's not a dolphin. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	is so __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	If you guys didn't have really good beer, nobody would want to visit. Or did you put those big blokes out there on the coast to keep the Pommy Bastards away? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It's all hype, probably not more than half the swimmers over there get eaten. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-12-2008, 03:41 AM	#7
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Statistically, you're more likely to be killed by a vending machine than a shark. My kids hate it when I tell them that. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

12-12-2008, 04:32 AM	#8
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Water's so cccold, don't you mean, "both swimmers were eaten"?

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Wombat (marsupial with backward-facing pouch) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 251	You know why sharks are so dangerous? Frikkin lasers! __________________ If you don't do it properly, you'll get to the pub sooner.

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TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	__________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

12-12-2008, 11:11 AM	#12
Leokins Civil Civilian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 34	^ Notice that no women are mentioned in the above quote. ^_-

12-12-2008, 03:44 PM	#15
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I am more likely to kill a vending machine than I am a shark, too. That effer the other day that stole my beverage...growl. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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