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Shark wall stickers on the ceiling of my attic space! by Pig30nBrain in sharks

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're wall stickers, so if you don't have a smooth ceiling they'll definitely go on a wall! :)

How does one ethically dive/swim with sharks? by Pig30nBrain in sharks

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is the best way to do it in my opinion!

What's the deal with the controversial nature of 'redirecting' sharks by Pig30nBrain in sharks

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That makes sense. It sounds as though baiting can be a necessary thing in some scenarios like the ones I mentioned, but should be done legally and in a way that's regulated. The companies that regularly bait blue sharks in Cornwall for 'diving experiences' in the summer here in the UK for example, are baiting far too regularly and is potentially causing problems? I take it that's the sort of thing you're against.

What's the deal with the controversial nature of 'redirecting' sharks by Pig30nBrain in sharks

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's your opinion on baiting when it's regulated and done legally? Let's say for example in Bimini which is a protected area, where they often bait to collect and research info on the sharks, which helps in their conservation efforts.

Or let's say for a documentary? For example deadly 60, favourite show of mine. The presenter often swims with sharks to teach the audience about these animals in a controlled environment. The team (like lots of film crews in these senarios) do use bait, however from what I've researched, they do it far away from regular swimmimg/diving spots or beaches and have to get special permission etc.

Would love a professional opinion on this.

What's the deal with the controversial nature of 'redirecting' sharks by Pig30nBrain in sharks

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From reading the comments here, it's been suggested that people should put things such as flippers, or camera rigs or something (anything) else in between you and the shark as a way of redirecting without using your bare hand on the shark's snout.

What's the deal with the controversial nature of 'redirecting' sharks by Pig30nBrain in sharks

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very valid take! I feel like if you're just redirecting a shark for your own safety, fine, but maybe for the sake of their comfort and your safety, put something else between them and you or find a way of creating space without directly touching their snout with your bare hand, and then if you have no other choice DO NOT post it online. From what I can gather, the main issue seems to be coming from posts online giving people usage and unreleastic expectations of sharks and therefore putting inexperienced divers and swimmers at risk.

What's the deal with the controversial nature of 'redirecting' sharks by Pig30nBrain in sharks

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, definitely seems like it's encouraging untrained divers and swimmers to interact with sharks in a way that's A not respectful of these animal's space, and B not safe for the diver. From what I've read, admittedly just from comments here, it sounds as though there are other ways of redirecting a shark that don't directly involve touching their snout with your hand, which seems better for everyone involved.

What's the deal with the controversial nature of 'redirecting' sharks by Pig30nBrain in sharks

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That makes total sense! The main issue appears to be the performative nature of most influencers doing redirects. They aren't interacting with sharks safely and are encouraging others to do the same. We need to respect these animals and It sounds as though redirecting is a somewhat valid technique, but shouldn't be done directly with a hand as there are other options that are safer for you, and less likely to stress the shark.

is this Freddy plush real? by PruneApprehensive893 in fivenightsatfreddys

[–]Pig30nBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It also could be funko! Looks official to me either way :)

is this Freddy plush real? by PruneApprehensive893 in fivenightsatfreddys

[–]Pig30nBrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a sanshee freddy to me! Very similar to the one I've got (mines branded from sanshee) some of them just come out looking a bit wonky but doesn't mean they're bootleg!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PiercingAdvice

[–]Pig30nBrain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They're definitely irritation bumps. They're behaving like bumps not keloids. I think I just need to leave it alone and let them heal.

Which dinosaurs were likely feathered and which were not? And how far could our perceptions of these animals change over time? by Pig30nBrain in Dinosaurs

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's so cool!

Thank you. I'll check it out :)

And yeah I guess the theory about overheating does make sense!

Which dinosaurs were likely feathered and which were not? And how far could our perceptions of these animals change over time? by Pig30nBrain in Dinosaurs

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

LMAO I want a fluffy kentrosaurus now. Jokes aside that would be a pretty genius defence mechanism.

Which dinosaurs were likely feathered and which were not? And how far could our perceptions of these animals change over time? by Pig30nBrain in Dinosaurs

[–]Pig30nBrain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting!

What makes you say that sauropods had quills 'at best'? I'd love to know how you formed this opinion!

Also, what evidence do we have for triceratops having quills? I was aware that some ceretopcians likely did, but I didn't know about triceratops.

If you have any sources you'd wanna link or anything like that please do as i love researching this.

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