echeng 0 Posted August 14, 2008 Sixgill Sharks in Seattle August 13-16, 2008 Wetpixel's Eric Cheng and Matt Segal are currently out with Simon Rogerson (editor of Dive Magazine) in Seattle in an attempt to photograph six gill sharks (Hexanchus griseus). We're out here with Hydrus on the M/V Katherine Jane. Stay tuned -- I've managed to rig up a wireless network here and will be updating this page as frequently as possible with video and still image clips (pseudo-live). In order to upload as much media as possible, much of it will be rather raw; I apologize in advance. The video feed is on the front page: http://wetpixel.com/i.php/full/six-gill-sharks-in-seattle/ UPDATE: I'm going to inline the video feed here, to make things easier: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echeng 0 Posted August 14, 2008 One of my first shots of a six gill! (taken 2 hours ago) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted August 14, 2008 Wow. That's so cool. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
segal3 0 Posted August 14, 2008 Eric gets a present (Pardon the ugly watermark) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yahsemtough 0 Posted August 14, 2008 It looks like a Ratfish in the background on the first shot. Very cool. What depth are you guys at? Gets me pumped up for Port Hardy BC. Not that we will see 6 Gills but for the West Coast diving. Cheers boys Todd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted August 14, 2008 Way to go guys! Can you tell us where you're diving so we can be there in spirit? Dive safe, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james 0 Posted August 14, 2008 Wow those are awesome. I see the ratfish in the background too - way cool. I though all these fish were only seen in deep water - way to go. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyHuang 2 Posted August 14, 2008 wow. cool. amazing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davehicks 63 Posted August 14, 2008 Another shot! Wow, you hit the SixGill jackpot! And you sure picked a great day to dive here in Seattle. The picture of the underside and the swooshing tail is my favorite so far. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echeng 0 Posted August 14, 2008 The ratfish here are insane. There are literally hundreds of them down here fighting, along with dozens of dungeness crabs. CRAB WARS! Even when we're waiting for the sixgills to come in, it's entertaining to watch the incidental critters interact. (By the way, I had been really excited before about my ratfish portraits. Now I realize that if you go the right area, they are everywhere!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davehicks 63 Posted August 15, 2008 The ratfish here are insane. There are literally hundreds of them down here fighting, along with dozens of dungeness crabs. CRAB WARS! More like CRAB LOVE. It's mating season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echeng 0 Posted August 15, 2008 For those of you who are too lazy to click through to the front page, I've updated the first post on this thread to include the video feed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meister 1 Posted August 15, 2008 Thanks for the link and post. Definitely on my radar for future trips! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wobby 7 Posted August 15, 2008 Eric, Can you post a few ratfish images - would be great to see a few of them, individual and groups if possible. Thanks for the wonderful images so far. Regards Nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmyates 3 Posted August 15, 2008 (By the way, I had been really excited before about my ratfish portraits. Now I realize that if you go the right area, they are everywhere!) Yes, ratfish are really cool the first few you see ...then after you've seen a whole bunch, they're just kinda creepy! Glad you guys are seeing the six gills you came for! Keep posting photos, and I'll see you Sunday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Abbott 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Hey come on post some little critter pix too! Oh Eric, you're loosing it mate! Stop trying play Dr. No emails on Mac and get back in the water, there's always cool stuff down there to shoot... Look forward to seeing more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echeng 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Graham - we only dive at night here, so we're sort of bored during the day. That's why the wacky videos make it online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewsmith 14 Posted August 15, 2008 great stuff. what depth are the 6 gills at and are you on ccr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echeng 0 Posted August 15, 2008 We are at 60 feet on open circuit. I just updated the video feed with a video I shot tonight. Only got about 15 seconds of video with the shark in it -- it wasn't too cooperative today. Of course, when we got out of the water, there were three of them on the bait. argh. I also got some good RATFISH and DOGFISH video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewsmith 14 Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) very nice ! what depth are these at very nice ! what depth are these at seems you must have been posting at the same time as me eric...my questions answered before i had asked Edited August 15, 2008 by stewsmith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echeng 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Here's a (slightly) higher quality version of the movie I posted on Kyte: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 0 Posted August 15, 2008 How come I can't see any of the Kyte stuff? I just get an never ending gray screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagsy 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Hey ERIC, you had better leave some stuff to do for when you retire one day? Maybe you could buy a 4x4 and caravan and travel around AUS. Great shots... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
