At the NSB inlet it's quite typical to have a tropical swell. A wind swell at about 10mph blows out the waves here. Ideal Condition would be if the swell direction was coming from the NE or East and wind was blowing West. According to Surfer Magazine back in 2017 This spot here (New Smyrna Beach) was ranked Number 5 for its waves. Quoted, "The swell magnet of New Smyrna Beach is reclaiming that role. Over the inlet from Daytona Beach’s Spring Break madness, New Smyrna Beach is a quiet little community of core surfers that pretty much have something to ride every single day of the year. Sure, there’s a bit of a shark situation due to the nearby inlet, but maybe that’s how everyone’s gotten so good at doing airs."
Some excellent footage here! Though it wud seem that Drones are able to look down and notice the visual 'contrast' of sharks that most surfer are not seeing? It seems in most cases that these sharks know that the surfers are not food. BUT sadly some larger and more aggressive sharks will and often do see surfers as food? An awkward situation in that we need to decipher wot type of shark could b a threat? These drones cud and shud save lives. Any lifeguard station that does not work a drone needs to maybe consider their worth?
Hi Tony, I appreciate the support. Thank you. Drones, I believe have made it available to everyone to witness more from a different perspective, definitely. This particular location is well known for its shark population and many locals from the area know that the sharks are swimming close by. With the help of a drone I believe it does give a little more visibility than most would want to see, though. Lol. Agreed, most sharks don’t see us as food. Most bites happen here when the water visibility is poor and murky. Unfortunately, sharks don’t have hands to feel around and instead, use their mouth to touch. It’s unfortunate to the swimmer and/or surfer in that situation. With my understanding, I don’t believe sharks look at us as food to hunt. But, are curious as to if we are food. I don’t think they like our taste, haha! They bite, we probably taste gross and they swim away. Unfortunately, we get the bad end of the deal. Bull sharks and Black Tips seem to be the main attackers here at this location. Even though we have a wide variety of other shark who patrol the area too. I agree with you as well to the drones saving lives. Lifeguard’s should implement the drone technology to keep us safe from any major threats while in the water. I believe that the WSL (world surfing league) uses drones, not only for awesome footage but to be on the lookout for any dangerous creatures close to the athletes. It should definitely be considered, plus it will add a new job field. Overall, this location where the drone footage was captured is well known for its concentrated population of shark species and its completely normal to see a few while surfing here. The locals here are aware, we accept it and we 99.8% of the time never have an issue with them. It’s truly amazing to co-exist with all sea life. 🤙🏽
@@joeypaesano Thanks for the interesting reply. For many years I just though all sharks were aggressive predators. Recent drone footage has completely changed my mindset regarding most sharks. PS. The water at that location was so very clear. Makes wonderful viewing from the drone. Keep up the good work.
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Really chill awesome video!
Cool! Thank you so much. Mission accomplished.. lol. 😏.. yeah, I wanted that type of chill vibe. 🤙🏽
looks like a fun day... remnant tropical swell or just typical CF windswell?
At the NSB inlet it's quite typical to have a tropical swell. A wind swell at about 10mph blows out the waves here. Ideal Condition would be if the swell direction was coming from the NE or East and wind was blowing West. According to Surfer Magazine back in 2017 This spot here (New Smyrna Beach) was ranked Number 5 for its waves. Quoted, "The swell magnet of New Smyrna Beach is reclaiming that role. Over the inlet from Daytona Beach’s Spring Break madness, New Smyrna Beach is a quiet little community of core surfers that pretty much have something to ride every single day of the year. Sure, there’s a bit of a shark situation due to the nearby inlet, but maybe that’s how everyone’s gotten so good at doing airs."
Some excellent footage here! Though it wud seem that Drones are able to look down and notice the visual 'contrast' of sharks that most surfer are not seeing? It seems in most cases that these sharks know that the surfers are not food. BUT sadly some larger and more aggressive sharks will and often do see surfers as food? An awkward situation in that we need to decipher wot type of shark could b a threat? These drones cud and shud save lives. Any lifeguard station that does not work a drone needs to maybe consider their worth?
Hi Tony, I appreciate the support. Thank you. Drones, I believe have made it available to everyone to witness more from a different perspective, definitely.
This particular location is well known for its shark population and many locals from the area know that the sharks are swimming close by. With the help of a drone I believe it does give a little more visibility than most would want to see, though. Lol.
Agreed, most sharks don’t see us as food. Most bites happen here when the water visibility is poor and murky. Unfortunately, sharks don’t have hands to feel around and instead, use their mouth to touch. It’s unfortunate to the swimmer and/or surfer in that situation.
With my understanding, I don’t believe sharks look at us as food to hunt. But, are curious as to if we are food. I don’t think they like our taste, haha!
They bite, we probably taste gross and they swim away. Unfortunately, we get the bad end of the deal.
Bull sharks and Black Tips seem to be the main attackers here at this location. Even though we have a wide variety of other shark who patrol the area too.
I agree with you as well to the drones saving lives. Lifeguard’s should implement the drone technology to keep us safe from any major threats while in the water.
I believe that the WSL (world surfing league) uses drones, not only for awesome footage but to be on the lookout for any dangerous creatures close to the athletes.
It should definitely be considered, plus it will add a new job field.
Overall, this location where the drone footage was captured is well known for its concentrated population of shark species and its completely normal to see a few while surfing here.
The locals here are aware, we accept it and we 99.8% of the time never have an issue with them. It’s truly amazing to co-exist with all sea life. 🤙🏽
@@joeypaesano Thanks for the interesting reply. For many years I just though all sharks were aggressive predators. Recent drone footage has completely changed my mindset regarding most sharks. PS. The water at that location was so very clear. Makes wonderful viewing from the drone. Keep up the good work.
WoW really?
Yup! This is my local break. Lots to see 🤙🏽
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