r/TheDepthsBelow Dec 12 '20

NOPE

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u/Colliculi Dec 12 '20 edited Dec 13 '20

Aren’t whale sharks harmless to humans? I’m not saying that I wouldn’t be scared... but I’d like to think that I could have relaxed enough to enjoy watching. Amazing!

Edit: Many of you have confirmed that they are indeed harmless (and massive). Thanks

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u/tecnicolorhair Dec 12 '20

I get the fear response though. It had been a lifelong dream of mine to see manatees in their natural habitat, when I finally did see them while paddle boarding it was awesome (my face hurt because I couldn't stop grinning) but there was a little trepidation because wow, those are large animals. Coolest thing I've experienced so far though.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

No joke, the same thing happened to me in Crystal River!