Both are way more believable than Submarine. After the prolific Victor class and expensive titanium-hulled Sierra class, construction of the first Project 971 submarine, Akula (Shark), began in 1983. OMG!!! A young great shark strays into a sea-themed park managed by Calvin Bouchard (Louis Gossett Jr.). Nah it is sharks nature to just chomp! They didnt want to damage her organs and abstained from firing. Its safe to say that no sharks attempted to attack the submarine because the team was filming the encounter for a documentary. And these four, along with the rescuer, survived 30 feet swim to the cage and managed to get out of the cage whose pulley got broken? The Largest And Deepest Diving Submarines: Typhoon Class Submarines, Submarine Cables: Laying Data And Telecommunications Signals On The Seafloor. It only for sure made her never want to get back in the water. Submarine shark pushes man out to sea. The man was terrified and tried to swim back to shore, but the shark kept pushing him further and further out. Ugh! Megalodon drew 5 million viewers, but Shark of Darkness drew 3.8 million, a significant decrease from the previous audience. The reaction is similar to the firestorm that followed last-year's airing of another fake documentary. She has spent the past 4 years studying the behaviour of white sharks and Cape fur seals at Geyser Rock, Shark Alley, South Africa. There is so much more out there to air. Experts who offer explanations for some of the most compelling witness accounts offered a solid explanation for the existence of The Submarine, a massive and mythical great white shark that allegedly terrified South Africans for 30 to 44 years. Im sorry but i have much respect for sharks and all things of the ocean to see such an amazing animal dis respected this way. I love most of shark week and even the shows which talk about REAL shark attacks. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I doubt it. There is no such thing as a submarine shark, and therefore no real footage of one exists. Though there is one thing I dont agree with that you said Im sure you meant your heart figuratively broke, as if it had literally broken, you wouldnt be here to write this. 8. Conducting research on one of those submarines would be orders of magnitude more expensive than tagging sharks from a boat. [Tash Kimlin, Tourist]:\"Do you think you want to get back in the water again?\"\"No!\"Tourist Liam Murie was asked if he was thinking twice about getting back in the water. I wont watch shark week again and how do I trust the rest of your material? Deep blue sea (1999) 1. If you google boat capsized in Hout Bay, you will find that there was a boat which capsized outside of Hout Bay in 2012, killing 2 passengers onboard. I look forward to Shark Week all year and this just ticks me off. Terrifying moment a shark longer than a submarine emerges from the depths Bluntnose Sixgill shark, which can grow up to 20 feet long, ate a fish carcass Predator appeared at 528 metres below. This documentary details from survivors stories the horrific actions while their fellow passengers were menaced by the huge great white shark known as Submar. Social vs. medical egg freezing: Whats the difference? You could see its whole jaw wrap around the thing which turned out to be a person. Pitiful sad and irresponsible. It clearly shows mc252 which stands for the Mississippi canyon block if rigs off the coast of louisiana. The International Union for Conservation of Natures Red List of Threatened Species classifies bluntnose sixgills as near threatened, but there is not enough data to estimate their population or discern whether it is increasing or dwindling. Right. Even the disclaimer was wishy-washy, only referring to the show as a dramatisation, which itself seems dangerously vague and misleading. Even samuel jackson would say it was complete bullshit. July 1, 2021 8:44 Pm Et. How STUPID am I????? Viewership of Shark Week programs went up 6 percent from last year in the demographic of people ages 25-54, with the number of women in this demographic rising by a whopping 18 percent. People who do this are historically regarded as charlatans. Granted, 3.8 million viewers is nothing to sneeze at, but a 24-percent drop in viewers could be a sign that a significant number of viewers don't have an appetite for fake documentaries. Nice way to collect youre money Discovery, making people believe that this is true just for viewer ratings!!! After finding out this program was fak, I cant let my children watch this garbage any more. The shark submarine is an urban legend from the 1970's about a large white shark in false bay,. What is wrong with discovery and animal planet too, are they both run by the same morons? Wish they made more like that one. The first time was a special about the Megalodon. Whoever is in charge nowwell I have voiced my opinionyou get it. Very true indeed, when I watched the documentary, and as I saw the supposed submarine I knew it was fake, it looked as though it was made by computer graphics and animations. Cool Submarine Shark Pushes Man Out To Sea References. Like the Megladon B.S. Part of the Soviet Pacific Fleet, it had a crew of 98 and carried three SS-N-5 submarine-launched. There is a real problem with the destruction of sharks by fear, fishing or for their fins by people in Asia. Ms. Wcisel, thank you for your article on this ridiculous show. The shark attacked twice; it turned and attacked the man again; I just saw the blood on the water. Im surprised they didnt interview the shark to get his side of the story. It is a feared predator of the deep ocean, and is known to attack and eat anything that it can fit into its mouth. very, very disappointed. I am really disappointed that one of my favorite channels would put stupid shows like this on. Cape Town's disaster management services had issued a warning hours earlier that sharks had been spotted in the water, but the shark flag was not flying. http://io9.com/shark-week-lied-to-scientists-to-get-them-to-appear-in-1619280737 It does feature a mix of land and sea, but those looking for naval battles can focus on their ship. about 2 years ago, in november, i was fishing for red fish in a saltwater creek just a few feet deep(maybe just above my knee) in my kayak. ), We really do not know much about the oceanand the little we do know is in the top 500 meters (1,640 feet), reflects Naylor. 100%. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Please. Its really like being an 18th century explorer. internet sites report the truth. In other words, not only is the show itself a load of rubbish, but Discovery have expanded the content onto social media AS IF IT WAS ALL REAL. The struggling Russian economy can barely afford to keep the already completed vessels operational. His partner was at the beach with him. Cousteau created this sub with then intention of showing that great white sharks aren't inherently mindless killing machines. And then to take a real actual boating accident where real people lost their lives and make up some shity shark story, that goes above and beyond all inconsiderate things! Witnesses described the terrifying scene. Typhoon class nuclear submarine WikiCC The engineers found the damage, a single round hole punched into the rubber casing of the radar, which let the oil inside leach out and seawater in . Even if its a mystery, electrical currents may be interfering with the sharks ability to distinguish between food and predators. The under water footage is from the deep water horizon oil disaster. It's a wonder that "Shark of Darkness" fooled anyone. Jim B. I think Discovery Channel is reaching their lowest point in history. Who created it? Dates, locations, facts, numbers, and so many other things that were said has no info to back it up!! The Paula 84 account (youtube.com/user/yachtorknot15) actually uploaded the shark attack footage in the show, weeks before Shark Week began. Looks like some one ate their wheaties. The Submarine shark then was reportedly sighted for years to come and the legend grew longer as the years went on. ago. Im boycotting that channel. I thought after last year they wouldnt do this. These submarines are very easy to keep, pilot, and maintain. Lession ? ", His friend Dane Leo added: "I was floating and I thought the people waving at us were joking, but then I looked back and saw a fin and blood. To be perfectly honest This year, the Chakra will also be joined by the domestically-produced Arihant class, which is based on the Akula but reoriented to serve as a ballistic-missile sub. Klopper said he was unaware of details, but past speculation has included sonar buoys able to identify sharks and transmit a warning signal. Add . hmmmmm. Did I just waste 138 min watching a fake documentory? It is a feared predator of the deep ocean, and is known to attack and eat anything that it can fit into its mouth. A total joke! Then the shark's mother gets wind of her offspring's predicament and breaks into the marine park, prepared to raise hell. Around 9:50 p.m., which the scientists had taken to calling sixgill-oclock after they noticed shark activity consistently increase then, a male sixgill swam past the sub, sending silt from the ocean floor swirling. from the University of Cape Town studying the anti-predator tactics of Cape fur seals in Shark Alley, Geyser Rock, South Africa. The idiot's guide to commanding a German submarine and fleeing to America with it. Or that schedules are prepared months ahead of time. I thought the point of Shark Week was to dispell these myths. Sure have some fluff added in but keep it somewhat rational ok? Theyre not doing sharks or science any favors by perpetuating myths. Unauthorized use is prohibited. The shark that took the swordfish is more than three metres long and had swallowed the fish. These comments say it all as does this article. I have no problem with occasional flights of fancy, but Discovery is heading down the path of MTV, which itself over time became less and less about music and faded into irrelevance. A very valid point by Michelle here. If you cool the brain to 20C (68F), you can get an hour.". Unbelievable discovery ! Plus, little is known about Greenland sharks, and discovery should spend more time on documenting stuff like that than making up things to lead people astray. I will never watch another program from discovery with such gulliabilityfool me once shame on you.fool me twice same on me. I miss what the Discovery channel used to be. It was a great predator that could reach a length of up to 20 meters and weigh up to 2,000 kilograms. http://bit.ly/letsgamei. Story. I cant believe I jus wasted two hours of my life. But the key thing here I would like to emphasise is that the youtube accounts and that blog make absolutely no reference to an affiliation with Discovery Channel, never mind any disclaimers. Discovery started sowing the seeds of this before Shark Week even started. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Luke Andrews For Mailonline Anyone can discover a fossil on this beach. I used to like watching Shark Week. Sharks arent calculating murderers! The Soviet Union produced hot-rod submarines that could swim faster, take more damage, and dive deeper than their American counterpartsbut the U.S. Navy remained fairly confident it had the Soviet submarines outmatched because they were all extremely noisy. What if we could clean them out? Edit to add: we have received several pedantic comments regarding the use of literally in this piece. I almost fell for it. The new design benefited from advanced milling tools and computer controls imported from Japan and Sweden, respectively, allowing Soviet engineers to fashion quiet seven-bladed propellers. Very disappointed. The visit by the Astute-class submarine comes after it has been part of a task group with the new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth sailing through the Indo-Pacific. They. Now, they are also fake? I cant believe Discovery keeps making these fake documentaries!! Despite shark attacks, the submarine is still a vital part of modern naval warfare. The submarine shark is a migratory species, and can be found in all the world's oceans. There are so many people who really believe that these shows and concepts are legitimate and that saddens me. We had our doubts, but being Discovery we assumed the researchers were learning about the way sharks are evolving. Finally, in June, they embarked on their thirdand final trip, which would last a total of four nights. I will now question all that they do! He used a mix of bait fish to hook the shark and a long fishing line to pull it to the surface, where he placed the tag below the sharks dorsal fin. This fake drama is really disheartening and shows just how cheezy these producers are and the lengths theyll go to ratings. To think I taped it so me and my daughter could watchbecause we both find learning about sharks coolbut really pushing the guy out to sea that is just plain laughable and the sad part it their are people gullable enough to believe that shit.very disappointed. I would of expected this from other channels and quite honestly, now looking back, Megalodon last year I never thought was real. I missed the first run because I was watching Last Ship and The Strain. I plan to study sharks once I complete my degree and its shows like this that will make my job more difficult. I wanted to be a marine biologist sooo badly when i was younger, i studied and studied, this make me sicks. Also it was weird how EVERYONE on the boat seemed to be prepared with a camcorder and compelled to film themselves and everyone else in b-style horror movie fashion before takeoff (almost like they were introducing a cast) also they just watched the shark lead the one guy out to sea and kill him. Not that the video, nor its description ever makes any reference to what area it was recorded in! The U.S. Navy still operates forty-three Los Angelesclass boats, though fourteen newer Seawolf- and Virginia-class submarines still beat out the Akula in discretion. .. OMG! I couldnt sleep last night hearing the cries of the man who was being pushed out to sea by a 35 foot great white shark that was too hungry to eat him so was saving him for a midnight snack. This 1998 SportSub personal submarine will keep you up at night with its thrilling adventure and exploration. The shows Melvyn Thurmond also has an online blog, which you can find here. In 2009, two Akulas were detected off the East Coast of the United Statessupposedly the closest Russia submarines had been seen since the end of the Cold War. Online readers had plenty to say about "Shark of Darkness" and Discovery's ongoing descent into deceptive programming. I was ready to believe it because I thought I could trust them. Scientists beware! Push the guy out to deeper sea for a snack later on just because he is full and will eat again in 15 minutes? While some people are terrified of entering the water just because they believe what they see Disappointing!!! But it really took the cake when they said it was possible that submarine WATCHED killer whales and learned from them. Shark week aka ancient aliens. Wont watch Discovery ever again. 900 of 1,196 men aboard survived the sinking. At the time he left the water. The shark submarine e never exhibited a heat signature yet the three caged survivors and the diver and the boat all didwhat bullshit. As the team lowered Nadir, a bulbous three-seat submarine, into the waters off of the Bahamian island of Eleuthera on June 29th, the rain that had pummeled them that afternoon began to wane. Jeff. I could just scream. I believe that was an early report though because Ive seen articles about the Miroshga that say 4 people lost their lives. Urgh, just so many things that make no sense. Zimbabwean holidaymaker eaten by shark described by onlookers as 'longer than a minibus', Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. They really had me sold on it cause of two reasons: Two Akula IIs were scrapped before finishing construction and three were converted into Borei-class ballistic-missile submarines. Sure you would have to dramatize scenes because it is very doubtful you would have enough actual footage for a full length hour or two feature, but this happens all the time. Compared to other parts of the world, the great white sharks in South Africa are quite aggressive, so I guess it is somewhat believable that the actions of the shark are plausible. then, i started to do more research and nothing was coming up. You can see the location stamp from Canyon Offshore that operated the ROVs that shot the video. Spreading milk or cream in the water, please. 3 weeks before the premier, they created actual youtube accounts for both Paula 84 and Mel Thurmond. What the hell are DC thinking about airing a piece crap like this. No idea why they dont get that. The tag that Naylor applied to the sixgill has a three-month lifespan. Im surprised there is not more outrage amongst your colleagues at how The Discovery Channel seems to be more frequently turning into a tabloid journalism show at the expense of sound scientific study. When did Discovery stop trying to educate and just propagate lies? It had the man's body in its mouth, and his arm was in the air. Whether we find body parts, it's very unlikely. I feel a bit betrayed. #donewatching, Believability went downhill after boat capsized. "That shark was huge. After all, this is the Discovery Channel not one of the major networks and their reality shows, right? There are so many people watching this and thinking that this is true. Sharks have also been the focus of numerous. A tense 20 seconds passed before Grubbs and the other scientists sitting in the research boats mission control area heard Frey's voice come in over the radio. Shark pushing man out to sea? Shark Week. @john Not just that, but the sonar footage (pfft) clearly shows the shark swimming away afterwards. I read all of your comments and I was def The gullible one over here. I get the entertainment factor, it just seems that it goes against everything discovery channel is supposed to stand for. Usually very critic to what looks fake..but Shark of darkness looks incredibly real and truthful..thx so much then for such a professional scientist to add some facts..thank u Michelle..especially for the revealing of the distance between the 2 locations mentioned in the programme More people in the age group of 25-54 watched Shark Week programming this year than last. Bring back the true scientific education programming that I so loved instead of naked people, motorcycles, and fake sharks, especially when real ones are so fascinating. Copyright 2023 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved, long and eventful history of submarine disasters. I laughed the whole time. What are they trying to accomplish by this? it was a friend of mine who was in. I always liked watching shark week, and if this story is a big hoax, then I guess discovery has some apologizing to do. However, the most important improvement was to stealththe new Akulas were now significantly quieter than even the Improved Los Angelesclass submarines, although some analysts argue that the latter remain stealthier at higher speeds. Tag went into a large male.. While the content is duplicated on the Discovery website, this is also out there on its on, with no kind of oversight or accountability. . You need someone better who will honestly put their heart and soul into earning their pay and making Shark Week all it can be. On board, they can be heard exclaiming 'This is a monster!' I even enjoyed megladon last year. You should be ashamed of yourself. Lloyd Skinner was pulled under the surf and dragged out to sea by the shark, believed to be a great white, off Fish Hoek beach in Cape Town. My son and I have been watching shark week for 25 years..please dont end a family tradition! Yes that is exactly the story they copied. There is some truth to base the story on. I was very upset after watching this show. Shit, thatll be next. Appreciate you taking the time to put this out there. They couldnt rescue that man? This is the second time Ive blindly tuned into something seemingly interesting on Discovery only to find that scientific facts are distorted or outright fabricated in the name of entertainment. I am so disappointed in the discovery channel. ", : "If you actually believed a 35' Great White exists and is sinking boats then you DESERVE to be faked out by an OBVIOUS fake story. Why should I trust anything else produced by Discovery Channel now? Hexanchus griseus, also known as the Bluntnose sixgill, is a shark species that is thought to have originated thousands of years ago. I hate it enough when these stupid Satirical (AKA FAKE!) Some scientists believe that the submarine shark may have gone extinct, while others believe that it may still be alive and hiding in the depths of the ocean. This false documenting needs to stop. As silly as it was, at least last month's "Sharknado 2" was entertaining. then i thought, this is too much like blair witch and why would families give permission of their family members being devoured by a shark to be shown on t.v.? I am sure that someone was promoted because of short term ratings increases, but the long term damage to your name brand will sink you. Three cheers for the History Channel. However, during sea trials in November 2008, a fire alarm was triggered inadvertently, flooding the sub with freon firefighting gas that suffocated twenty onboard, mostly civiliansthe most serious recent incident in a long and eventful history of submarine disasters. Then the sea was full of blood. Besides, it seems like so many programs they have aired in the past have focused on changing peoples perception of sharks from viewing them in a negative ( mindless man eating machine) way, and working towards goals of conservation and cohabitation with sharks. Mayday/Air Crash Investigation on Nat Geo shows dramatisations. Even the limber holes which allowed water to pass inside the Akulas outer hull had retractable covers to minimize acoustic returns. I guess not. It was titled Red Triangle. I said the same thing to my Dad, why wasnt this a big news story?? As Michelle stated, there is so much shark science out there. What does cancer smell like? They are based on real events. Watching this stopped me again. Again. Dont lie! The people interviewed, the victims, all that was fake? The Internet continued to simmer Monday as fans of. Maybe those actors should contact her and tell them their ok lol. They are actors. The clip was taken by submarine pilot and engineer Lee Frey who was on a trip with OceanX to tag members of the species. Did not seem right that they filmed this while people were supposedly dying. I feel so stupid now. The shark submarine is an urban legend from the 1970s about a large white shark in false bay,. It swam towards the submarine containing at least two divers at 528 metres below sea level. Tag: submarine shark pushes man out to sea March 8, 2022January 24, 2023TV/Moviesby Igor 10 Shark Movies That Changed Our Perceptions About These Monstrous Sea Dwellers Sharks are some of the most iconic sea creatures. Submarine shark pushes man out to sea. The 111-meter-long vessel was distinguished by its elegant, aquadynamic conning tower and the teardrop-shaped pod atop the tail fin which could deploy a towed passive sonar array. That floating device was huge. The adult Great White female can grow to a height of 6.1 m (20 ft) and weigh 1905 kg (4200 lb) when fully grown. Which was subsequently found by Mel Thurmond who comments about wanting to know more about the footage and hes been doing shark research in that area. All rights reserved (About Us). It was the 70s. The television special featured an attack on a great white shark in the waters off Florida. These animals can sniff it out. It was seen approaching him twice before he disappeared in a flurry of thrashing. Its like a bad (bad being a relative term) SyFy movie without the actual entertaining bits. Rescue personnel were deployed from. This is entertainment, not science. It looks like a great white shark, complete with dorsal fin, gaping jaws and rows of dagger-sharp teeth. This is sad that such fake footage is used to gin up fear of these creatures. This 14-foot long submarine mimics the movement of a real sharkand looks real enough to make me poop my pants. I have to admit that I actually enjoyed the MOVIE. The shark Submarine is an urban legend from the 1970's about a large white shark in False Bay, started by journalists who wanted to see how easy it would be to fool the average newspaper reader. Three years later, there was an unconfirmed claim (this time denied by the U.S. Navy) that another Akula had spent a month prowling in the Gulf of Mexico without being caught. What has this Discovery channel become? There is no definitive answer to this question as the great white shark is a very large and elusive creature. The reprodutive rate of sharks wont recover from crap like this if people buy in to this. ", : "I think Willy Wonka said it best - 'A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men' ", : "Shark Week has definitely jumped the shark. It was a fun bit of fiction and I can proudly say I know that guy Dickie who got on the fake shark to attract sharks. TLC is no longer a legit channel in my mind. Seaview is designed and built by scientist and engineering genius Admiral Harriman Nelson (USN-Ret). It is being republished due to reader interest. DISCOVERY show real sharks docs. I had been channel surfing and came upon it and I did say to myself, Wow! As a student of elasmobranchs since my work with Dr. Thomas Thorson (look him up, hes authentic and proved how Carcharinus leucas osmoregulates between salt and fresh water) this show made me sick. I never have seen a shark larger than 20 feet. After a deadly attack at Fish Hoek six years ago, shark spotters were posted on mountain slopes to look for sharks close to popular swimming spots. But despite outside support and resources, things did not immediately look promising. After practicing in a pond with a shark carcass, the teams first trip was scuttled when a giant female sixgill turned her belly to the submarine at the exact moment when they prepared to shoot a tag at her. First of all, Michelle, Thank You for telling us The Truth. Submarine shark pushes man out to sea. We Love Shark~Week, & would like to watch REAL Stories About REAL Sharks!! The Akula I submarinesdesignated Shchuka (Pike) in Russian servicewere foremost intended to hunt U.S. Navy submarines, particularly ballistic-missile submarines. I agree this is bullshit. The most noticeable increase in viewership occurred in the case of nearly 3.3 million viewers. Witnesses have described their horror at seeing a tourist being eaten by a "gigantic" shark in South Africa's most popular holiday destination. However, Russian shipyards have struggled to complete new Akula IIs, which are not cheapone figure claims a cost of $1.55 billion each in 1996, or $2.4 billion in todays dollars. June 29th represented the teams last chance to tag a bluntnose sixgill before Nadir and the research boat that housed it would move on to another project. A National Geographic team has made the first ascent of the remote Mount Michael, looking for a lava lake in the volcanos crater. Sports Submarines We watch shark week for facts not fiction. 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Cool Submarine Shark Pushes Man Out To Sea References, Famous Remote Control Toy Submarine References, The Best How Deep Can Nuclear Submarines Go Ideas, List Of Tangar Ship Management Pvt. Like the guy Boyd Roe I mean(mark elderkin). :/. Boo hiss Discovery. New AI may pass the famed Turing test. Now they are going for pure entertainment, to compete with other channels for viewerships! Source: thevintageconcept.com. Discover the fake channel? If you enjoy Southern Fried Science, consider contributing to, a Zoologist specialized in predator/prey behaivour and the Scientific Communicator for. The Akula could also carry up to twelve Granat cruise missiles capable of hitting targets on land up to three thousand kilometers away. He said: "It was this giant shadow heading to something colourful. The reality is at least one of these four would have been attacked during the swim from the shipwreck to the cage. I watched this show believing that what I was watching actually happened. 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