tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post3628967685478514243..comments2024-03-28T23:22:41.774-05:00Comments on TYWKIWDBI ("Tai-Wiki-Widbee"): Wherein we learn about the "ampullae of Lorenzini" - updated with amazing videoMinnesotastanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-54052534729825352732015-01-30T05:54:03.122-06:002015-01-30T05:54:03.122-06:00"Ampullae of Lorenzini" sounded familiar..."Ampullae of Lorenzini" sounded familiar when I was looking at the purchase of a Shark Shield and reminded me of this post. I recently bought a boat and have been doing a bit of snorkeling and "aquanaut"ing. My family and I have seen quite a few small sharks around and are a bit nervous that there might be larger ones around the corner. Thus my looking at the Shark Shield. Apparently the Ampullae of Lorenzini are very sensitive to certain electrical fields. It is this sensitivity and apparently great pain produced by electrical fields that is the basis for this device being used as a shark deterrent. (The testimonial page on their website has page after page of personal accounts of encounters with sharks while wearing the device.) It must be that electrical stimulation of the ampullae is painful but physical stimulation overcomes that pain and acts like a sedative. Not unlike nose hairs being sensitive to minor irritations yet able to handle someone picking his or her nose. It's to do with thresholds. Nevertheless I'd rather irritate a shark's nose hairs than rub it while I am in its domain. By the way, good tip on saving text before attempting to sign in. I just lost this comment (but saved it) whilst signing in.expatQLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16000119830847919774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-76544341564930657712011-10-23T02:18:52.137-05:002011-10-23T02:18:52.137-05:00The sound track doesn't really fit the video, ...The sound track doesn't really fit the video, but the song is fabulous.<br /><br />What a kick it must be to have those fearsome creatures literally in the palm of your hand...<br /><br />--Swift LorisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-18652365619436857852011-10-22T10:06:13.879-05:002011-10-22T10:06:13.879-05:00I think Orcas may use their own version of the tec...I think Orcas may use their own version of the technique to feed on Great Whites<br />http://youtu.be/avwKqYDIJewgbradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786652600757982286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-64178513506816891092011-10-22T07:59:46.030-05:002011-10-22T07:59:46.030-05:00expat - WOW, just WOW. I've added the video a...expat - WOW, just WOW. I've added the video and bumped the post to the top of the blog.<br /><br />Thank you.Minnesotastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-70878624448730953842011-10-21T19:18:49.385-05:002011-10-21T19:18:49.385-05:00lol...lol...Minnesotastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-3055382459190388552011-10-21T18:28:01.199-05:002011-10-21T18:28:01.199-05:00Haven't heard the punching trick...
I thought ...Haven't heard the punching trick...<br />I thought the first step was you were supposed to jam your hand into the back of their open mouths to gag 'em. <br />Then gouge out the eyes with your stump.<br />Har har har harAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-5081467457870868222011-10-21T17:37:46.970-05:002011-10-21T17:37:46.970-05:00Check out the video. Then end is worth waiting for...Check out the video. Then end is worth waiting for.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=WK2LpUoqX6AexpatQLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16000119830847919774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-3367848813827798402011-10-20T11:29:29.980-05:002011-10-20T11:29:29.980-05:00Shark "finning" is an abomination far as...Shark "finning" is an abomination far as I'm concerned. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong: I eat meat. BUT that doesn't mean I feel I can do anything I want to a living thing capable of feeling pain.<br /><br />If you're gonna eat an animal, kill it as fast and humanely as possible and use as much of it as possible. Maiming something and then tossing it away to die slowly is unbelievable.Jennyhttp://www.xenotropos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-58864570758784052442011-10-20T11:20:20.168-05:002011-10-20T11:20:20.168-05:00There was a horrible report of several thousands o...There was a horrible report of several thousands of sharks being killed for their fins off the coast of the Galapagos Islands. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/oct/19/shark-massacre-colombia<br /><br />Someone should start a rumor that eating just one bowl of shark fin soup will make a person impotent for life! It seems that's about the only way to stop such incredible greed -- cut off the market for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-89115442943215279932011-10-19T19:11:27.590-05:002011-10-19T19:11:27.590-05:00Do all shark whisperers cast odd shadows?Do all shark whisperers cast odd shadows?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com