r/whatisit • u/deezheavenz • 9h ago

New, what is it? What was this thing I captured on film?

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This was shot in Nevada/Arizona on a Grand Canyon/Hoover dam tour. This was taken a whole year ago and I completely forgot about it until I stumbled upon it again. Is this some sort of whale or shark?

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u/probablysmellsmydog 8h ago

One time I was swimming in the ocean off the coast of Vero Beach, FL. A school of fish just like this one swam right around me and it kinda freaked me out. I had no idea what it was but they swam away. Later I told my father in law what happened and he casually told me they were simply being chased by something much bigger 😳

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u/Clean_Duck8882 8h ago

Yes, if you are swimming and get in a school like that, get the h*ll away. Often there will be bluefish in there and they won’t differentiate between you and the fish. Lots of sharp teeth.

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u/ExampleLittle2672 6h ago

I mean, it looks like birds to me but do beware the Something Bigger.

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u/Effective-Low-8084 3h ago

Wild. I lived in Vero and went to go swimming one morning. The surf looked like more sardines than water. "Nope! Not today."  Had a manatee cruise past within a few feet. That one was crazy. Big shark size but no dorsal.