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Spearfishing, SHALLOW Cuts & BULL SHARK Encounter – SAILING the Jumentos Cays! Ep-182
2 de julio de 2025 · 22 min · 116K visitas · The Bahamas
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The crew of a cruising sailboat navigates the remote Jumentos Cays in the Bahamas, encountering challenging conditions while transiting a shallow, wind-against-current cut near Flamingo Key.7:08 The passage requires careful visual navigation to avoid breaking waves and shallow reef structures.7:57 Upon arrival, the crew struggles to set their anchor in poor holding ground, requiring four attempts to secure the vessel.11:33 The area features a high population of bull sharks, which frequently circle the boat, particularly after the crew spears hogfish.1:22 During the transit, the boat’s starter battery fails, though the crew notes that the proximity of Georgetown—approximately 60 miles away—provides a viable alternative for repairs if necessary.4:22 The crew also explores local coastal caves by tender and documents the behavior of inquisitive bull sharks near the boat.13:35 The experience highlights the necessity of visual navigation in shallow Bahamian cuts and the importance of managing shark activity when spearfishing in these waters.
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