Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Ok, so where are we at with the crocoshark?

Ok, so where are we at with the crocoshark? (reply)

zkaliman — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:49:45 +0000

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Facts and data are important

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nicatnit — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 01:47:46 +0000

Yes, that’s it

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Max — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:19:06 +0000

I just received this:

https://l.smartnews.com/p-u86qR/6cfhgE

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nicatnit — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:57:33 +0000

Actually the fatality was a 76 year old man Josef (Jeff) Byens. His female companion was also attacked and survived. How horrible for her and his family.

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Max — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:41:12 +0000

Yes, I saw that video a couple of days ago.

This is what we know, an individual lost their life, may they rest in heaven and their Family and Friends find peace.

La mejor salud y felicidad infinita a todos!

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nicatnit — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:30:16 +0000

There is a video that was caught by a young couple filming their daughter frollicking on the beach area at Playa Quieta and catches the shark? attack on film. I’m not sure how to post or I would post the story here but I’m sure some of you may have seen this already. That’s a beautiful strip of beach that we frequent regularly. I’m concerned to say the least. From what I can see, it appears that the swimmer was tied to a buoy, and had a wetsuit on, but that’s just my take from what I’ve seen. I know that his companion was also bitten, but there is no sign of her on the video.

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Yandosan — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:34:18 +0000

"Forensic?" Do you think there was malice aforethought?

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SearsPoncho — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:09:10 +0000

So…we’re just voting now? Everyone’s “own truth” as they say? Next step, if we aren’t already there is conspiracy cuckoo land…i.e. “they know, but they aren’t saying” or feeding us disinformation. Sheesh, I’m still holding out for the forensic analysis Rob referred to when he cast his shark vote.

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Max — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:27:04 +0000

las bacterias encontradas en los restos coinciden con las características de la fauce de estos saurios.

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VanIsle04 — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:36:09 +0000

Yeah, we arrive on the 11th Jan for 2 months. See you then.

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Talley Ho — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:09:58 +0000

Shark.

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Casa Juan — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:06:37 +0000

my unscientific poll of the meseros at Rosy s on Sunday all pointed to crocodilias. I am holding out for Mr. Shark. I did give Jaws a thought while swimming on Sunday late afternoon. The water in the Bay is finally noticeably cooler and clearer than a month ago.

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Yandosan — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:32:44 +0000

That seems far-fetched. All that sea water would wash out most of the bacteria. It might be a riddle that never gets solved, like who Carly Simon was talking about about in "You're so Vain."

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Max — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:24:11 +0000

I just saw a news video where they are waiting for some test results to determine if it was a shark or a croc. From what I understood, there is distinct bacteria between the shark and the croc that can be found on the deceased person. If true, time will tell.

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frostbite — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:27:11 +0000

It all has to do with water temperature and availability of feed, not necessarily climate change.

I suspect that climate change is the cause of the change in water temperature, resulting in a lack of feed.

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jakewills — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:19:09 +0000

Last year they decided that the yellow flag would be the default so that people are "extra careful" at all times. So it means nothing.

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jakewills — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:17:11 +0000

It all has to do with water temperature and availability of feed, not necessarily climate change.

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Quadra Paul — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:05:02 +0000

It all has to do with water temperature and availability of feed, not necessarily climate change.

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papanoaB — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:08:41 +0000

Agreed there is a lot of hysteria around on this subject. I mean, how many references have been made on this site in the last three days to the movie "Jaws"? And that big "hit" was produced, what, nearly 50 years ago?

That said, this state of Guerrero has hosted more unprovoked shark attacks than any other Mexican state in the last several decades, according to International Shark Attack File, out of Florida. There have been two shark attacks of Mexico´s Pacific Coast in the last 12 days (ref. Melaque). Both have been fatal. According to ISAF, only Egypt and South Africa experienced those figures, and that was in the entire year 2022.

So, something is going on here, and as I suggested in an earlier post, it has everything to do with climate change. And as long as climate change and its effects on ocean life are with us, so too will be this current dust-up surrounding sharks.

It may be hysteria, but it should also be considered a public safety issue.

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ZihuaRob — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:30:24 +0000

Thanks for the reply. Paddleboarding was lovely and uneventful. It’s even nicer right now at that time of day- 8:00 ish-off La Ropa, because Paty’s does a singing bowl chakra meditation, and you can hear resonate it in the bay. Very meditative.

A video was just posted on A.M. Noticias Facebook page of two sharks spotted by a fisherman at Playa Linda this morning… FYI..

Yes, I've seen the video of what looks like a small shark feeding on the abundant small fish currently along our coastline. Obviously it's too small to have been the shark that attacked the gentleman the other day. Locally on the social media there appears to be a state of hysteria with people posting photos of every crocodile and shark they see. Not helpful.

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warriorgirlca — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:27:49 +0000

A.M. Noticias posted a video. I took a screenshot, but don’t know how to post a photo on here.

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warriorgirlca — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:59:17 +0000

Thanks for the reply. Paddleboarding was lovely and uneventful. It’s even nicer right now at that time of day- 8:00 ish-off La Ropa, because Paty’s does a singing bowl chakra meditation, and you can hear resonate it in the bay. Very meditative.

A video was just posted on A.M. Noticias Facebook page of two sharks spotted by a fisherman at Playa Linda this morning… FYI..

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ZihuaRob — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:20:45 +0000

It seems weird that we haven’t heard anything official. Or maybe I’m not looking in the right places. This Canadian mainlander wants to go paddle boarding again this morning and I’m a good swimmer, but have no ocean smarts or knowledge. I mean, except to watch for a fin which I learned from Jaws. ????????

I heard that Protección Civil trapped and removed the baby cocodrilo that lives in the canal "La Boquita". Really pisses me off they did that. I hope it's not true. That's exactly how you teach a croc to hate humans.

Fishermen were out in the bay up to their necks in the water fishing with hand lines. There were so may fish in the bay this morning I could smell them, and the birds were enjoying a nice breakfast all along Playa Principal. I can't speak to any other part of the coast. Please read my daily posts for updates.

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warriorgirlca — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:45:21 +0000

It seems weird that we haven’t heard anything official. Or maybe I’m not looking in the right places. This Canadian mainlander wants to go paddle boarding again this morning and I’m a good swimmer, but have no ocean smarts or knowledge. I mean, except to watch for a fin which I learned from Jaws. ????????

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Casa Juan — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:21:17 +0000

saw 3 yellow flags on the beach at La Ropa late this Sunday afternoon. No other info as to what that meant for the average beach comber or swimmer other than the word precaucion on one of the flags.