Imagine coming face to face with the biggest fish in the sea – the whale shark. That’s just what happened to a group of lucky passengers with Great Adventures in a very rare encounter while they were seated in the semi-submarine at Moore Reef. This vision was captured by one of the lucky passengers. The whale shark, estimated to be 4 - 5 metres in length swam up close and alongside the semi-sub window as excited passengers looked on in awe. Quicksilver Group Environment and Compliance Manager Doug Baird said. “For what is the world’s largest fish, we really do know very little about them and their behaviour here on the east coast of Australia.” More often associated with the northern waters of Western Australia, whale shark encounters on the Great Barrier Reef are quite sporadic. This sighting is of great interest to researchers who have been working to identify a potential whale shark aggregation site in the far north regions of the Reef. As the largest fish in the sea reaching lengths of over 12 metres, whale sharks are docile fish feeding mostly on plankton, crab larvae and jellyfish, which they scoop up with their colossal gaping mouths while swimming close to the water’s surface. They are listed as a vulnerable species and prior to the mid 1980s there were less than 350 confirmed reports of whale sharks world-wide. Researchers are able to identify individuals from photographs by analysing the patterns of markings on their bodies - a bit like fingerprints.

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This was our most terrifying moment at sea yet! We get hit by a 57 knot squall while anchored in between reefs. See what happens on tomorrow’s episode

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Divierte a bordo de Attraction Catamarans con amigos o familia. Enjoy sailing with Attraction Catamarans with friends or family. Profitez de Attraction Catamarans avec amis ou en famille. Geniessen Sie segeln mit Attraction Catamarans mit Freunde oder Familie.

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In this thrilling 40-second video, delve into the world of Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha, the notorious Aegean pirate captain known as Redbeard. Discover the captivating story of this Greek captain-turned-Ottoman admiral who commanded the seas of the Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa in the 16th century. Brace yourself for an action-packed glimpse into the life of a formidable pirate, as we uncover his daring exploits, his fleet of fast galleys, and the treasures he sought on the high seas. Join us as we unravel the legend of Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha, the feared ruler of the Aegean waves. Piracy in the Aegean Sea was a sophisticated operation that involved a network of pirates, merchants, and other collaborators. The pirates had bases on various islands and the mainland, from where they launched their attacks. They used fast and maneuverable ships, armed with cannons and other weapons, to overpower their targets. Once they captured a ship, they would loot its cargo, including money, precious metals, and slaves. They would then sell the loot to merchants and other traders, who were willing to buy them at a lower price. #shorts #pirates #piratesoftheaegean

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