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Thomas, an old GI's avatar

What an interesting life you lead....

In one of my very few Scuba Diving trips, our group of six was admiring a vertical reef face when someone noticed a school of very shiny fish and pointed frantically...

They were barracuda...a whole school of them. Suffice it to say we lost interest in the reef and departed rapidly.

Dr Gary's avatar

Please tell me you did not hold your breath as you ascended?

Thomas, an old GI's avatar

No, still used the tanks. We did not surface. Just moved away from the last sighting place.

Dr Gary's avatar

I was always hoping that barracuda do not attack people?

Thomas, an old GI's avatar

As I understand it, (*very limited scope on this topic) barracuda are attracted by sudden or irregular movement (like a panicked diver or injured fish) or flashing shiney objects.

Rob E. Bobby ♟️'s avatar

It’s hard to think of you as a journalist when you tell the truth. 😁

Dr Gary's avatar

Thank you, Rob E. Do you mind I making you famous for your obvious question? “how long will it take for someone to call it a fake?”

Rob E. Bobby ♟️'s avatar

Oh this would be a great honor. Thank you!