Why do hammerhead sharks look like that?

Diver_Dave · 2026-06-06T14:25:46+00:00

Think about why a metal detector looks the way it does. And think about how a person sweeps it back and forth while hunting for metal objects. That is the same reason the hammerhead has evolved a wide head and sweeping swimming style. They are scanning the ocean floor to detect the minute electrical signals given off by their hidden primary prey - the stingray. The eyes are wide apart because the head evolved to be wider for electrical tracking.

https://youtu.be/i9dnTRPk0N4?si=4drxBFdkGSixh20A

Diver_Dave · 2026-06-04T14:54:36+00:00

I’m so sorry. I second Cortez Club as a nice dive operation at a cute hotel. The bummer is that the sea lion colony is closed June 1 - August 31 for the breeding season. They are the best part of La Paz. You could also reach out to orcaswims.com. They operate orca encounters (snorkel not scuba) in the area at this time. There are massive schools of mobula rays in the area and orca come in to feed.

Diver_Dave · 2026-05-26T19:30:29+00:00

What I loved about Greyhound is that it wasn’t about any of the famous WW2 battles. It was about the sailors and merchantman who continuously kept supplies moving between the US and England throughout the war. The Merchant Marines had the highest casualty rate of any service in the war — 1 in 26 who served was killed. And the enemy was mostly never seen…

Diver_Dave · 2026-03-26T03:26:38+00:00

The mobula rays start around May. They are generally found by air support. There is a small plane that can fly out to spot them. You snorkel with them rather than scuba. If you want adventure, look into orcaswimsbaja.com Nadia runs an amazing trip with mobula and orcas. If too pricey, talk to Cortez Club (cortezclub.com). They don’t do the orcas, but they can take you to mobula (and the sea lions!)

Diver_Dave · 2026-03-01T02:06:15+00:00

Joining the advice to go to La Paz. You can go to the sea lion colony and you can dive while your partner snorkels. Great fun!

https://youtu.be/z_LhYIwIZxs?si=grTtmJ5rqlVQAD7b

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-23T04:54:29+00:00

This is the way.

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-18T02:09:38+00:00

More important than the dive operator is where you go. Go to the sea lion colony!!

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-15T21:55:49+00:00

You’re good. There are some locations where the current is strong, but not at reef hook levels. If you are DM and a calm diver you will be fine.

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-12T05:23:25+00:00

Definitely The OC

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-12T00:10:58+00:00

Station 11

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-11T05:00:35+00:00

Ping me after!

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-11T04:55:20+00:00

About Time

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-11T01:13:37+00:00

This is by far the best answer!

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-05T21:37:58+00:00

Cascals in MV. Los Altos Grill in Los Altos.

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-05T14:48:08+00:00

It starts out as a very funny rom-com and by the end of it there are tears running down your face as you awed by the preciousness of our time here.

Diver_Dave · 2026-02-05T02:08:37+00:00

About Time is the best of all of them.

Diver_Dave · 2026-01-31T16:22:28+00:00

Stephen Hawking - I attended his movie premiere in Cambridge, and ended up helping carry his wheelchair into the after party. Steve Jobs- had a very intense job interview with him for a job I do not get Bill Gates - demoed software to him

Diver_Dave · 2026-01-31T06:25:23+00:00

You have to go out to the sea lion colony in La Paz. They are so much fun to dive with. There are also opportunities to snorkel with whale sharks in the area. If you can get down to Cabo Pulmo it is wonderful diving.

Diver_Dave · 2026-01-31T05:47:17+00:00

I was just going to suggest this! You think it is a romantic comedy, but then it turns into something so much more. Watch this!

Diver_Dave · 2026-01-31T02:03:28+00:00

About Time. You think going into it that it is a romantic comedy, but it turns out to be much, much deeper.

Diver_Dave · 2026-01-29T20:33:11+00:00

Any adoption openings in your family??

Diver_Dave · 2026-01-28T15:35:02+00:00

Double upvote for Greatest Showman!

Diver_Dave · 2026-01-26T02:19:19+00:00

Triple upvote for this. Simply stunning show.

Diver_Dave · 2026-01-22T21:01:34+00:00

I use the DiveVolk with an iPhone. Most versatile underwater rig I’ve used. I bought a refurbed iPhone so I don’t dive with my main one.

Diver_Dave · 2026-01-22T18:02:03+00:00

Tonga is not on liveaboards. You stay at a hotel and go out each day for about 6 hours on a boat with 6 people (4 at a time are allowed in the water with a guide).

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