We spent the first three days weathered out by high winds, rough seas, and some rain. The three days passed by quickly; Vincent had amazingly been able to get a satellite internet connection up and so all of us, with the exception of Joseph, spent most of our time on our computers getting work done. The house is way out in the middle of nowhere, so be forewarned that there is not much to do out there.
We took a chance and went out on the fourth day. The water was rough, but we got some sharks. Oceanic whitetip sharks are among the most beautiful sharks. They remind me of jet fighter planes, with their large pectoral fins.
All divers are required to cover their entire body with darkish material – gloves, a hood, and a full-length wetsuit or skin to cover legs and arms. The sharks are attracted to anything white and pale, such as an uncovered calf. I was reminded of this when the incident below happened.
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