Sunflower said:
This shark was a few feet from the boat. My husband was just checking the keel. Possibly 15 to 20 ft. He estimated the shark to be about. 5 ft. I length.
Yes, as to previous poster, I am aware we are in the ocean. We have snorkelled in the BVI several times in the past few years, but have never had the pleasure of a shark encounter. I have now learned a lot about the kind of sharks to watch for. Thanks all!!
If the beast appeared to by "five feet" under water through a mask using the norms of human eye measurements in air workout a mask and water? The actual size would be closer to 3 feet. Underwater with a mask everything will appear at least 1/3 larger. More if we are scared. Even a shark of five feet is a pup with a tiny mouth. More likely what was witnessed was a remora or cobia seeking the shade under your hull. That would be a very normal and benign experience:<sub></sub>
