Mr Paranoid of the Ocean Guy

Rockinman39 · 07-07-2005

So the wife and I are headin on down in about 16 days, we're so excited!!
I totally can't wait...but Ive seen friggen shark week 1 too many times

. What is the shark situation down Playa way? This is our first trip down. We're stayin at the Playa Maya and I wanna frolick in the water with my lovely wife but Im a little bit freaked. Somebody straighten me out.LOL. Kim and I have been reading and learning on here for months, all the regulars seem way cool!
We are way amped to soon be on our way.

playabum17 · 07-07-2005

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Originally Posted by Rockinman39

So the wife and I are headin on down in about 16 days, we're so excited!!
I totally can't wait...but Ive seen friggen shark week 1 too many times

. What is the shark situation down Playa way? This is our first trip down. We're stayin at the Playa Maya and I wanna frolick in the water with my lovely wife but Im a little bit freaked. Somebody straighten me out.LOL. Kim and I have been reading and learning on here for months, all the regulars seem way cool!
We are way amped to soon be on our way.

Welcome! Don't worry, I have never seen any sharks...only crocodiles.

That was only one time and I never actually saw it, only heard it was there.

Mikey · 07-07-2005

We've frolicked from Punta Allen to the North Beaches In Playa and have never seen a shark...And we've given them every opportunity...

mckinzie · 07-07-2005

First of all welcome to the forum Rockinman39.
Never seen a shark in about 13 years in the Yucatan.
Some us may have but not I.
The only thing you need to worry about is falling coconuts. :
D

and Steve Ryberg

**Jesus** · 07-07-2005

Yep, the nearest shark would be on 5th Street trying to sell you a timeshare.

And yes, be careful with Ryberg....

ltex · 07-07-2005

Shark week is filmed in such a way that the sharks are always attacking/eating. Kind of like watching a nature show on lions. They're always killing a zebra on TV, yet in reality they sleep 20-22 hours a day and eat every few days. However, watching lions sleep and sharks swim probably wouldn't bring in viewers.

I could get on my "sharks have been sensationalized" soap box, but I'll leave that for another day.

raulg · 07-07-2005

I returned from Playa on July 2 (my spouse will soon be posting a full report) so I can tell you I saw no sharks in the ocean while there. I did see a nice 6 foot crocodile, but that was in Coba and not in the Mar Caribe.

It has been over 25 years since I swam. Bathtubs make me nervous. I cannot breathe water so it makes no sense to me except for drinking.I am very skilled at sinking like a rock, near drowning, shouting "Sweet Mother of Mercy save me from this watery grave" and embarrasing myself and those about me, so I tend to avoid the water and that has been best for all.

Last year on our trip I went into the ocean for about 10 minutes on the last day.

This time I went in every day and swam. I swam under the water with my eyes open. I saw schools of small fish in the surf. I watched the waves pass over my head. The water was clear and warm. Not once was I nervous. I looked forward for a year for getting into the water again and now I will try it in other places more often.

So don't worry about it and enjoy yourself. The latest storm may have raised several Kraken from the briney depths but don't worry about them.

DiKC · 07-07-2005

Ahhh.... this reply has nothing to do with sharks... but we stayed at the Playa Maya last November, and enjoyed it so much we're returning in February... it's a great place!

Have fun!

mystikal · 07-08-2005

...never seen a SHARK...???

well, I have met ONE for sure in PDC... he even had a tattoo above his bellybutton and knew how to ride a HARLEY... ja ja ja...!

HAPPY SWIMMING OR SHALL I SAY HAPPY SHARKFISHING!?

jtm1631 · 07-08-2005

I would just like to add that anyone from the southside of Chicago should be tough enough to not worry about a stinkin' shark!

Just joking of course.

**Heather** · 07-08-2005

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Originally Posted by raulg

I returned from Playa on July 2 (my spouse will soon be posting a full report) so I can tell you I saw no sharks in the ocean while there. I did see a nice 6 foot crocodile, but that was in Coba and not in the Mar Caribe.

No kidding he "saw" a crocodile in Coba! He wrestled it and pried its mouth open to feed it raw chicken, like some sort of Steve Irwin. Raul is a tough guy!!

07-08-2005

Forget the sharks, coconuts are the mankillers

but then again that could be made up

Nerak936 · 07-08-2005

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Originally Posted by raulg

It has been over 25 years since I swam. Bathtubs make me nervous. I cannot breathe water so it makes no sense to me except for drinking.I am very skilled at sinking like a rock, near drowning, shouting "Sweet Mother of Mercy save me from this watery grave" and embarrasing myself and those about me, so I tend to avoid the water and that has been best for all.

O M G !!!!! Do you know how difficult it is to sit here at the office and not continue to laugh my head off?????!!!! Thanks for nearly getting my butt fired, raulg!!!

P.S. Please post more often. You're hysterical!!!

Sol · 07-08-2005

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Originally Posted by Rockinman39

So the wife and I are headin on down in about 16 days, we're so excited!!
I totally can't wait...but Ive seen friggen shark week 1 too many times

. What is the shark situation down Playa way? This is our first trip down. We're stayin at the Playa Maya and I wanna frolick in the water with my lovely wife but Im a little bit freaked. Somebody straighten me out.LOL. Kim and I have been reading and learning on here for months, all the regulars seem way cool!
We are way amped to soon be on our way.

The only shark in Playa that I know of is the plastic one that is hanging from the Beer Bucket's ceiling. Oh! then there is Sharky, one of the owners...does that count?

So, you are staying at the Playa Maya....hmmm...you and your wife will have a blast, you lucky dog!!! Have Ernesto make you one of his famous piña coladas. Also, order the fried calamari... it is to die for!

Sonia · 07-08-2005

The most terrifying thing I've experienced under the water was in the beach near the Port Real, I was snorkeling my way in the depths of the sea... maybe 15 feet from the beach

and there they were... about 5 calamaries probably as big as my hand... yu'd think that these little animals would run away when they see you, but NO! These fellas were just staring at me in a very hostile way, really, mean looks! Of course they were in a bunch so they felt brave... I on the other hand was completely alone while my boyfriend was struggling with the fins a few feet behind me. He never found out about my near death experience.

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Rockinman39 very sparkly Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Southside Posts: 27	Mr Paranoid of the Ocean Guy So the wife and I are headin on down in about 16 days, we're so excited!! I totally can't wait...but Ive seen friggen shark week 1 too many times . What is the shark situation down Playa way? This is our first trip down. We're stayin at the Playa Maya and I wanna frolick in the water with my lovely wife but Im a little bit freaked. Somebody straighten me out.LOL. Kim and I have been reading and learning on here for months, all the regulars seem way cool! We are way amped to soon be on our way.

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raulg lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 17	I returned from Playa on July 2 (my spouse will soon be posting a full report) so I can tell you I saw no sharks in the ocean while there. I did see a nice 6 foot crocodile, but that was in Coba and not in the Mar Caribe. It has been over 25 years since I swam. Bathtubs make me nervous. I cannot breathe water so it makes no sense to me except for drinking.I am very skilled at sinking like a rock, near drowning, shouting "Sweet Mother of Mercy save me from this watery grave" and embarrasing myself and those about me, so I tend to avoid the water and that has been best for all. Last year on our trip I went into the ocean for about 10 minutes on the last day. This time I went in every day and swam. I swam under the water with my eyes open. I saw schools of small fish in the surf. I watched the waves pass over my head. The water was clear and warm. Not once was I nervous. I looked forward for a year for getting into the water again and now I will try it in other places more often. So don't worry about it and enjoy yourself. The latest storm may have raised several Kraken from the briney depths but don't worry about them. Last edited by raulg : 07-07-2005 at 11:03 PM.

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07-07-2005	#3 (permalink)
Mikey he likes it! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 15,661	We've frolicked from Punta Allen to the North Beaches In Playa and have never seen a shark...And we've given them every opportunity...

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mckinzie lightweight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Highland Village,Tx (Kinz Standard Time) Posts: 13,551	First of all welcome to the forum Rockinman39. Never seen a shark in about 13 years in the Yucatan. Some us may have but not I. The only thing you need to worry about is falling coconuts. : D and Steve Ryberg

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Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 4,625	Yep, the nearest shark would be on 5th Street trying to sell you a timeshare. And yes, be careful with Ryberg....

07-07-2005	#6 (permalink)
ltex beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Under final approach to runway 18R at DFW, TX Posts: 336	Shark week is filmed in such a way that the sharks are always attacking/eating. Kind of like watching a nature show on lions. They're always killing a zebra on TV, yet in reality they sleep 20-22 hours a day and eat every few days. However, watching lions sleep and sharks swim probably wouldn't bring in viewers. I could get on my "sharks have been sensationalized" soap box, but I'll leave that for another day.

07-07-2005	#8 (permalink)
DiKC beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 262	Ahhh.... this reply has nothing to do with sharks... but we stayed at the Playa Maya last November, and enjoyed it so much we're returning in February... it's a great place! Have fun!

07-08-2005	#9 (permalink)
mystikal into ruins Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 62	...never seen a SHARK...??? well, I have met ONE for sure in PDC... he even had a tattoo above his bellybutton and knew how to ride a HARLEY... ja ja ja...! HAPPY SWIMMING OR SHALL I SAY HAPPY SHARKFISHING!?

07-08-2005	#10 (permalink)
jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,360	I would just like to add that anyone from the southside of Chicago should be tough enough to not worry about a stinkin' shark! Just joking of course.

07-08-2005	#12 (permalink)
johnnyspud Posts: n/a	Forget the sharks, coconuts are the mankillers but then again that could be made up

07-08-2005	#15 (permalink)
Sonia shortest staff member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 264	The most terrifying thing I've experienced under the water was in the beach near the Port Real, I was snorkeling my way in the depths of the sea... maybe 15 feet from the beach and there they were... about 5 calamaries probably as big as my hand... yu'd think that these little animals would run away when they see you, but NO! These fellas were just staring at me in a very hostile way, really, mean looks! Of course they were in a bunch so they felt brave... I on the other hand was completely alone while my boyfriend was struggling with the fins a few feet behind me. He never found out about my near death experience.

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