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Visited By A Shark While Bow Dragging?! (Salty Sunday Ep. 2)

June 1, 2025 · 9 min · 63K views

What this video covers

The crew of Zatara departs Georgetown, Bahamas, to spend time at Conception Island before continuing toward Cat Island.1:17 After anchoring at Conception Island, the crew cleans the hull and spends time snorkeling and scuba diving along a 20-meter wall.2:03 During a dive, the group encounters a dolphin that circles the divers, which the crew later interprets as a warning when they spot a large, unidentified shark in the distance.4:54 The crew later experiences a close encounter with a hammerhead shark while swimming near the boat, prompting them to pull in lines and relocate to shallower waters.9:11 Between transit legs, the crew performs routine maintenance, including filling water tanks and securing deck gear like hammocks and bean bags.2:55 The crew also utilizes a battle mat for recreation while anchored.7:15

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