OBX Bill has been posting about Tropical Storm Gabrielle, which came into Hatteras yesterday and "didn't do much damage" according to the national media (By Outer Banks standards they probably didn't even tie down their dogs. They know storms in Hatteras.)
Bill reports winds up to 45, good clean fun etc, nothing extraordinary. Then I read this bit:
"Today (Sunday), we are expecting strong SE winds and a rare Cove Sesh! The only drawback to the Cove is that we have heard that the bull sharks are mating there at this time...May have to sail a little conservative in the waves to avoid any long gear swims?!"
The bull sharks are mating. I myself would be disinclined to disturb them in any way. The bull shark is not one of those sharks who, despite their fearsome appearance, actually pose little threat to humans. No, that's not the bull shark. The bull shark officially ranks third in the number of attacks on people, but according to the good folks who produce Shark Week bull shark attacks are underreported, because bull sharks are difficult to identify as a species. Many attacks attributed to big-ass sharks of indeterminate species are likely the work of bull sharks.
Bull sharks eat people who are minding their own business. How do you think they react when interrupted in the heat of passion?
The most excitement we had with Gabriell was watching the TV guys get loaded at Mama Kwans Sunday night.
Posted by: Paula The Surf Mom | September 10, 2007 at 09:26 AM
The TV crews crack me up. When a big storm comes through they seem huddled as close to the Wright bridge as possible so they can save their skins, while down at Canadian Hole there are major sessions being had.
I'm hoping for a few fall visits myself. We have a house booked in mid October but maybe I'll be there earlier.
Posted by: Michael | September 10, 2007 at 09:31 AM
WRT mating bull sharks, perhaps all that eating of 'people who are minding their own business' is actually a case of post-coital munchies? ;)
Posted by: g-42 | September 10, 2007 at 02:30 PM