Great White Shark attacks bait rope

http://www.sharkpix.com/ for more great white shark pictures from Isla de Gaudalupe.

This great white shark is nicknamed Cal Ripfin (aka "Slash" and "Shredder"). He is male great white, named for the slash/rip in his dorsal fin. He is one of the many great white sharks that can be found around Isla de Guadalupe in the fall months. Apparently, he got tired of having the bait pulled away, so he decided to bite through the rope, instead.

This video was shot during a trip aboard The Searcher with Great White Adventures / Shark Diving International.

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[joiles01]

I was under the impression you couldn't chum/hang bait at Guadalupe anymore. Any truth to that?

[gprobst]

@joiles01 I've heard that,as well, but I'm not sure what the whole story is.

[joiles01]

@gprobst Well I went last September, and we chummed, but the crew was insinuating we weren't really supposed to be. Either way, gorgeous island. I'm planning to head back in 2012.

[gprobst]

@joiles01 I've heard a couple of different things from different operators.

I've been back 3 times since this video was shot. I'll be there this fall and hopefully in 2012, as well. I never get tired of Guadalupe.

[munkeemun]

sharks r quite intelligent-he obviously didnt like bein teased with the food so just thought..Right, f#ck u im just gonna break it so u cant tease me no more!

[thewandering01]

He's a pretty clever shark, huh? Looks like a lot of years and battles have taught him a thing or two.

[SidneyXda]

i love these gw's so much

[chaosopher23]

Shark didn't care for the appetizer, so he just bit, giving the photo op to the diver with the camera, as if to audition for the better shot coming soon at a dive cage near you :)

[raindropsinclouds]

Very pretty!

[dcs290]

im not a shark expert but i dont belive you should tease a shark with food while your in the ocean

[562XXXXX]

I wonder what the shark was thinking when he got dicked xD

[num9090]

@Requin1989 I sense some unwarranted hostility from you which is suprising since we're essentially on the same team; although of course, dare I say it without sounding patronising, I'm slightly more advanced in my knowledge of nature related issues. I would recommend that you get out there and spend some time in amongst nature, make the effort to visit your local zoo or pet store; I will likely change your life. I feel you'll find my words inspiring enough to make a difference out there.

[Requin1989]

@num9090 I've just noticed on your profile that you made A LOT of really stupid comments about animals, which makes everybody on youtube laugh at you... You wanna be a biologist huh ? Maybe it's time you start actually learning stuff about animals, because you obviously don't know anything and make a fool of yourself by commenting on videos. Get a life mate, your case is really pitiful.... 'Cheers.

[num9090]

@Requin1989 It is regrettable in any situation to take the life of a sentient being, even if it is only that of a creature that has little relevance to our modern eco systems outside of entertaining families at water parks. The fact remains though that whales, along with polar bears and horses are a threat to humans. Admittedly I find it unfortunate that the educational system in some small countries cannot provide the latest scientific data for students to facilitate an understanding of this.

[Requin1989]

@num9090 LOL whales are a nuisance and should be killed ? Ok I'm done with you, you obviously have no idea what you are talking about. Have a good day.

[num9090]

@Requin1989 I'd never discourage someone from taking an interest in the environment even at an elementary level, although I must stress that it is essential to derive your knowledge base from reliable sources. Whales pose a serious threat to the environment as they deplete fishing stocks. Killing them isn't easy either as their fur is explosion proof, so bombs don't work. Luckily, Chinese scientists are working on a new poision which should hopefully give us a solution within 5 years.