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David Strike <[log in to unmask]>
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SouthEast US Scuba Diving Travel list <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 3 Sep 2000 10:51:42 +1000
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On Saturday, September 02, 2000 9:11 PM, Chuck wrote:

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> > was decided that they were in fact Silver Toadfish - a variety that can
> grow
> > up to 97 cms in length and that are described as, "A fearless predator
> well
> > known for its attacks on humans.  It's teeth are shaped like a parrot's
> > beak, and can easily bite through bone.  In a feeding frenzy it is as
> > dangerous as a shark, attacking everything in sight."!!!  :-)

> > Well!  That's added a new dimension to our gentle, Shelly Beach shore
> dives!
> > :-)

> I'll settle for our gentle shy reclusive Splendid Toadfish in Cozumel.  I
> cant imagine one coming out of its hole to attack anything the size of a
> human.

I agree.  It obviously appreciates the fact that it's in high demand by
photographers and does its best to stuff up their plans by hiding itself
away!  :-)

Strike

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