Forum | Classifieds | Lost & Found | CGKA | Industry | Sensors | Forecast | Spots | Seattle | Decals | RSS | Facebook Events | Photos | Search | Register | Profile | Log in to check your messages | Log in  New Signage at Area B Page 1, 2  Next          Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast previous topic :: next topic   Author Message FlyDunes Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster Mon Oct 31, 11 11:09 am    New Signage at Area B Good soaring late in the day at Area B yesterday. There was also some new signage. Not a big issue this time of year (or pretty much ever when you are paragliding), but it would suck in the summer to be reminded on your way in. Seeing shark sandwiches on the menu at fast food places would make me happy. Just sayin.    Shark_2011-10-30_14-02-10_613.jpg  _________________ Lets FLY Scriffler Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted Mon Oct 31, 11 11:39 am     Does anyone understand that sharks are the MOST important apex predator in the world? They keep the seas in balance by eliminating carrion waste and controlling pinniped populations, which left unchecked, would spiral out of control. Personally, I would be honored to be eaten by a shark.(I have been next to a friend who was attacked, it was pretty scary) FlyDunes Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster Mon Oct 31, 11 11:46 am     I don't recall seeing to many articles about seals biting folks, and I'm sure if they recovered to the point that we could hunt them we would. Crabs and other scavengers seem to do a fine job of removing carcasses. I'd rather see 500 fat crabs than one fat shark. Just my opinion. _________________ Lets FLY tautologies Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted Mon Oct 31, 11 1:32 pm     Scriffler wrote: Does anyone understand that sharks are the MOST important apex predator in the world? They keep the seas in balance by eliminating carrion waste and controlling pinniped populations, which left unchecked, would spiral out of control. Personally, I would be honored to be eaten by a shark.(I have been next to a friend who was attacked, it was pretty scary) Add to that humans kill between 25 and 75 million sharks a year. The number is probably higher. It is disgusting. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/10/061012-shark-fin.html bulae99 Since 12 Jul 2006 1691 Posts I give out bad advice. Mon Oct 31, 11 3:25 pm    Hey scrffler, let's go swimming but But you gotta wear power bait all over your nipples, feet and hands. I'll start chumming, call when u get close. Itll be an honor _________________ Hey, I'm being hahahahahrassed! FlyDunes Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster Mon Oct 31, 11 3:39 pm     tautologies wrote: Add to that humans kill between 25 and 75 million sharks a year. The number is probably higher. It is disgusting. Yes, it is terrible. There are 7,000,000,000 of us humans now. Even at the high end of 75,000,000 sharks killed per year, that's only 0.01 shark per person! We can do WAY better than that. C'mon people, get hungry. _________________ Lets FLY forrest Since 21 Jun 2005 4330 Posts Hood River Hick CGKA Member Mon Oct 31, 11 3:43 pm     I think there was a discovery program about shark killing in Hawaii and how the more tigers they killed, the more people got attacked by smaller sharks. TWIN-FIN Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey Mon Oct 31, 11 10:14 pm     I try not to think about it when I'm Killing It. Scriffler Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted Mon Oct 31, 11 11:33 pm     Quote: I don't recall seeing to many articles about seals biting folks, and I'm sure if they recovered to the point that we could hunt them we would. Crabs and other scavengers seem to do a fine job of removing carcasses. I'd rather see 500 fat crabs than one fat shark. Just my opinion. Your opinion makes you sound like a really ignorant person. People like you will eventually kill off all the sharks, eat all the fins, and smile doing it. Remember, we are the real stewards of the earth, and promoting things that HELP the earth will allow our species survive longer. Sharks, without a doubt, HELP the earth. That said, you are totally entitled to your opinions, even though they are fucked. dancingwind Since 18 Jul 2007 321 Posts Obsessed Tue Nov 01, 11 1:05 am     And I thought I knew much about sharks. Boy was I wrong after watching the documentary SHARKWATER! Any one who spends time in the ocean should consider this documentary to gain some understanding of these so miss understood animals and learn how critical of a role they play in our environment! www.sharkwater.com _________________ SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY bulae99 Since 12 Jul 2006 1691 Posts I give out bad advice. Tue Nov 01, 11 4:40 am    An simple illustration of a shark food chain [img] As you can see the scriffler has a good point. Conservation of the magnificent apex beast fish, aka great whitey, white death, Jaws, etc.. is in fact good for the environment. Though, as a 15 footer swims away with a mouthful of you and your favorite board you may not think so. My least favorite shark, for those of you wanting to know, is the bull shark. Unpredictable and mean this little surprise expert can jump on you during what you thought was a quick walk on the beach. Nasty little fish, but important for the ecosystems. The main culprit of Ocean ecosystem destabilization is massive nets used by the fishing industries. Don't get me wrong, for those you who want to know, I love Cod, but there is a limit to how much one can grill, ya know? I love to fish. The best catch I've ever had was 5 reef shark on a fly rod. I released it. Can I get an Amen!! Scriff you are my favorite numasissy, but you are right on this one. Toche' al tete de merde et moi.    samplefoodchains.GIF  _________________ Hey, I'm being hahahahahrassed! Youkai Since 08 Feb 2010 553 Posts Beaverton Addicted Tue Nov 01, 11 7:10 am    Re: New Signage at Area B FlyDunes wrote: Not a big issue this time of year (or pretty much ever when you are paragliding), ... I wouldn't be so sure about that Steve. Link EDIT: If you care about the physics of a shark/plane attack - http://staubman.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/megashark.pdf _________________ Captain kook; always wrong. lekaks Since 02 Apr 2008 151 Posts Hood River, OR Stoked Wed Nov 02, 11 8:56 am     I'm not sure where they got that clip art shark for the sign, but that thing looks like you would sit your kid on it. I think the bottom line for most of us is: Sharks are real. Shark attacks are real. And so is the big grin on my face when I'm in the ocean... in the surf... with the sharks. FlyDunes Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster Wed Nov 02, 11 2:17 pm     http://unofficialnetworks.com/shark-scares-pro-surfer-water-san-francisco-ca-surfing-comp-51027/ _________________ Lets FLY FlyDunes Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster Wed Nov 02, 11 2:21 pm     Link _________________ Lets FLY Sasquatch Since 09 Mar 2005 2102 Posts PNW Bigfoot Wed Nov 02, 11 3:06 pm     So am I to infer from this story that when other creatures of the water start swimming around you, something bad is about to happen? So I guess FlyingDunes, next time your at Sauvies and a pack of whales aka fat naked people from the nude beach start encircling you, your about to be attacked by a huge sturgeon, pissed off sea lion, or maybe a rogue bull shark? bulae99 Since 12 Jul 2006 1691 Posts I give out bad advice. Wed Nov 02, 11 4:27 pm    Dolphins are awesome!!!! That is so cool!! _________________ Hey, I'm being hahahahahrassed!        Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2   Jump to: Select a forum Northwest Kiteboarding Discussion Forum----------------Gorge / Portland / Oregon CoastFor SaleLost & FoundIndustry SoapboxCGKA  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum