mysterious creature spotted in uk port

[bennycog]

i am leaning toward the jetski part of the story..

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8185747/mysterious-creature-spotted-in-uk-port

A mysterious object has been spotted in waters near Liverpool in England's northwest, sparking speculation it could be a shark.

The object, seen at the Albert dock in Merseyside, has raised questions about the effect England's freezing waters are having on marine biology.

Some experts have said it could be a basking shark while others have said it could simply be a jetski.

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Marine biologist Tom Cornell said basking sharks were known to cruise around the coast and that they weren't a threat to humans.

"Although it is unusual for tropical island sharks to be found in this area, it’s not unheard of," Mr Cornell said.

Radio DJ Simon Hoban spotted the creature while viewing an aerial shot of the maritime tourist spot on Google Earth.

The image appears to show some sort of sea creature with a curved body, pointed snout and pectoral fins on either side of its body.

The Daily Mail reported that the creature was larger than some of the boats which are lined up beside it.

Mr Cornwell suggested the animal may be lost.

"Perhaps it was an old shark which was looking for a place to die," he said.

[bilko]

I think its a boat of some sort. Why is it presented in a different colored square to the rest of the picture? That seems to happen a lot on google earth.
Surprised at the Daily Mail for reporting this as creature also.

[Celine]

This is not a live image, correct?

[Zook]

Good morning Bennycog, the Earth says hello!


i am leaning toward the jetski part of the story..
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8185747/mysterious-creature-spotted-in-uk-port
A mysterious object has been spotted in waters near Liverpool in England's northwest, sparking speculation it could be a shark.
The object, seen at the Albert dock in Merseyside, has raised questions about the effect England's freezing waters are having on marine biology.
Some experts have said it could be a basking shark while others have said it could simply be a jetski.
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Marine biologist Tom Cornell said basking sharks were known to cruise around the coast and that they weren't a threat to humans.
"Although it is unusual for tropical island sharks to be found in this area, it’s not unheard of," Mr Cornell said.
Radio DJ Simon Hoban spotted the creature while viewing an aerial shot of the maritime tourist spot on Google Earth.
The image appears to show some sort of sea creature with a curved body, pointed snout and pectoral fins on either side of its body.
The Daily Mail reported that the creature was larger than some of the boats which are lined up beside it.
Mr Cornwell suggested the animal may be lost.
"Perhaps it was an old shark which was looking for a place to die," he said.

It's so obviously a jetski that one wonders if TMastardsTB have decided the sheeple of the planet are ready for the next phase (e.g. false flag alien invasion as warned by Carol Rosin). Probably a last-minute sound check of some sort, only in this case, a sight check. If you're only seeing a basking shark, then you're probably ready for hovering holographs. Humble opinions all around.

:typing:

ps: Stick a fork in the Daily Mail and roast it on an open fire next to the chestnuts - if you haven't done so already.

[JoshERTW]

Looks like a shark to me...

[bennycog]

CELINE ,
as far as i am understood it is a relativley new google earth picture.. the date of the article is 19 december10,, and nothing to suggest how old the picture is..
it is wierd how only this one is shown on the news when there is just so many irregular things on google earth..

[Celine]

could be anywhere from a few weeks to a few years

[Humble Janitor]

It could be a jetski only if the "fin" is really a streak of water behind the jetski.

[bennycog]

http://http://http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8185747/mysterious-creature-spotted-in-uk-port
trying to embed the image to make it a show a little more.. all a learning progress

[bluestflame]

this is a whale shark ( hey look , it has friends ) lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQrBwN39LJI



http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/species/sharks/whaleshark/index.html

"History
The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is a relatively recent addition to the human record of the ocean and its inhabitants. However, the ancestry of this shark goes back to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods 245-65 million years ago, when the present groups of sharks began to appear.

It was not until 1828 when the first whale shark specimen known to science was discovered off the South African coast. Dr Andrew Smith formally described this species later that year as the largest living shark in the ocean.

This species is rare. Prior to the mid-1980's, there had been less than 350 confirmed reports of whale sharks worldwide. Since this time, consistent sightings have been recorded in Australia. A lucrative ecotourism industry revolving around their annual appearance at Ningaloo Marine Park (NMP) on the Western Australian northwest coast is now well established."

"Migration
Whale sharks are regarded as highly migratory - although these 'migration patterns' are poorly understood. Previous research at NMP suggests the sharks may undertake a northerly migration when leaving the area. Their seasonal appearance at Christmas Island and sightings near Ashmore Reef provide support for this theory. Sadly, it is when the sharks leave Australian waters that they are potentially at risk of 'unsustainable hunting pressure'.

Satellite tracking of whale sharks in US waters and also in the South China Sea reveal that whale sharks can travel great distances (1000's of kilometres). These migrations may take years to complete. A far greater understanding of whale shark movements will be possible with the continuation of tagging and tracking studies throughout the world. To date, short-term movements and behaviour of whale sharks at NMP have been successfully investigated using acoustic tracking.

It will be interesting to determine the preferred habitat of whale sharks visiting the Australian coastline. Further information on the ecology and oceanography from locations where shark sightings are common will provide a better understanding of the reasons for whale shark movements. In addition, satellite technology will enable researchers to map the movements of tagged sharks and broaden our knowledge of this species.

Natural events (e.g. weather patterns) and the particular physical geography of a region can influence productivity. Warm tropical surface-waters are often nutrient-poor, in contrast to areas of cold-water (nutrient-rich) upwellings. Some long-distance migrators travel to and from areas of increased food abundance e.g. another filter-feeder - the humpback whale.

Additional information on the biology and ecology of whale sharks is needed to help with conservation and management."