Bear-Shark?

GunzandRoses · 08-19-2010, 01:54 PM

My buddy just got back from taking a spin on the Sea Doo over near Governor’s Island and claims to have seen an unusual animal swimming in the water. He came running back to the house telling us he saw a Bear-Shark diving for fish underneath the GI bridge. He was able to take a few photos on his camera phone before the animal dove for a final time.

I didn’t believe him at first but after doing some research I've come across quite a few articles discussing the rare species. According to researchers, the bear-shark was thought to have been extinct - it's last sighting occurred in April of 1918 in a small man made pond in Northern VT. Bear-sharks are primarily herbivores and feed on underwater vegetation but occasionally have been seen feeding on small to medium size fish. It's thought that a genetic mutation that occurs at birth gives this amphibious animal the appearance of a sharks body with a fury brown head resembling a bear.

Once he uploads the photo, we'll share it on this thread.

Has anyone seen this creature on the lake before?

VtSteve · 08-19-2010, 02:39 PM

I've not seen one before, nooooooo sireeeee.

The pic you put up soon will be my very first visual

Lakesrider · 08-19-2010, 02:55 PM

Yes I have seen one. I got a photo of it....

Is this what he saw?

VtSteve · 08-19-2010, 02:57 PM

Yeah, I guess I have seen that before. One of them was going after Champ here one morning while I was having coffee. Kind of fun to see them tangle.

Shedwannabe · 08-19-2010, 03:00 PM

No LakesRider, that's not what GunzandRoses saw - you posted a Shark-Bear (Bear body with a Shark's head), and he clearly said it had a sharks body and a bear's head. You must have taken your picture on your last trip to New Zealand - we don't have Shark-Bears in the Northern Hemisphere.

jrc · 08-19-2010, 04:14 PM

thank god is wasn't a manbearpig!

SteveA · 08-19-2010, 04:43 PM

Either of these guys could spell real trouble.

Elephant Seals

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or the dreaded...
Killer Penquin.

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NoBozo · 08-19-2010, 04:47 PM

Waiting for some input from Argies Wife.

NB

SteveA · 08-19-2010, 04:55 PM

it's real... really!

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SteveA · 08-19-2010, 05:01 PM

Hippocrab.... ( I don't make this stuff up folks...)

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maybe it would eat the ducks and solve the duck itch problem.

Mee-n-Mac · 08-19-2010, 07:29 PM

Be lucky we don't see more of these. I hear they're responsible for a lot of NWZs in FL ! (and apparently are highly unstable)

SteveA · 08-19-2010, 09:41 PM

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Contest.... this fella dosen't come with a "name'

Bull Seal ?

Scott · 08-19-2010, 09:43 PM

Duckcat says hello.

GunzandRoses · 08-19-2010, 10:37 PM

Real mature everyone. Laugh about a devestating threat to the Lakes Region. Bearsharks are a major threat to National Security. We are uncertain just how many are already in the country or how many are just waiting to swim in, given a moment's opportunity.

There has not yet been a major attack of Bearsharks on American soil, but one would be nearly impossible to predict. The only preparation that can be made is around the clock military response, but even this will prove futile, as an entire navel ship could easily fall victim to a surprise attack.

Bearsharks certainly pose a considerable threat to National Security, but far more fearsome is their threat to the free trade market that America is built on. Bearsharks are Communists.

The Eagle · 08-20-2010, 05:38 AM

Hay Gang,
These are all great photos, BUT we ALL know the only cross breed seen (sometimes) in the lake, (rarely photographed) comes out mostly at night, swims around freely and cautiously, looking for preditors, is the famous Winnipesaukee "BearAss!" One time there was a "rhumor" of a beach loaded with them, but that proved to be a "trick!" Most "BeerAsses," come around after large quanties of "Northern Coldbeer!"...This thread is Good for the heart and soul and a good smile!...LOL
"The Eagle"

Scott · 08-20-2010, 07:44 AM

I'm still trying to find pictures of the elusive whitecap hawk.

jmen24 · 08-20-2010, 08:33 AM

I really hope that that Piro Bearshark stays away, that species could really cause some trouble.

Bearshark Prime sounds completely made up, I mean really, how could this species really grow to 400 feet.

Greene's Basin Girl · 08-20-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jmen24

I really hope that that Piro Bearshark stays away, that species could really cause some trouble.

Bearshark Prime sounds completely made up, I mean really, how could this species really grow to 400 feet.

I am so scared now ( Ha Ha) I will never swim, float or boat on the big lake again. My life as I have known it is OVER!. I'm moving to the desert.

All Summer Long · 08-24-2010, 01:01 PM

No one believed me when I said I was bit by a shark on the 14th in Moultonborough. Now I can tell them I have proof. It was a bear shark!

SIKSUKR · 08-24-2010, 01:21 PM

Mmmm.I like my steak rare.Cut the horns off and throw it on the plate.

SAMIAM · 08-24-2010, 06:51 PM

Nice leg,Allsummerlong....shame on that bearshark for biting you.

RI Swamp Yankee · 08-24-2010, 09:34 PM

I can't wait to see a picture of Bear Island or Bear Islander.

08-19-2010, 01:54 PM	#1
GunzandRoses Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coming by way of the dirty waters in MA, I currently reside in the Lakes Region w/my 12 ponies. Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Bear-Shark? My buddy just got back from taking a spin on the Sea Doo over near Governor’s Island and claims to have seen an unusual animal swimming in the water. He came running back to the house telling us he saw a Bear-Shark diving for fish underneath the GI bridge. He was able to take a few photos on his camera phone before the animal dove for a final time. I didn’t believe him at first but after doing some research I've come across quite a few articles discussing the rare species. According to researchers, the bear-shark was thought to have been extinct - it's last sighting occurred in April of 1918 in a small man made pond in Northern VT. Bear-sharks are primarily herbivores and feed on underwater vegetation but occasionally have been seen feeding on small to medium size fish. It's thought that a genetic mutation that occurs at birth gives this amphibious animal the appearance of a sharks body with a fury brown head resembling a bear. Once he uploads the photo, we'll share it on this thread. Has anyone seen this creature on the lake before?

08-19-2010, 02:57 PM	#4
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	Oh that one Yeah, I guess I have seen that before. One of them was going after Champ here one morning while I was having coffee. Kind of fun to see them tangle.

08-19-2010, 04:43 PM	#7
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Or either of these two characters Either of these guys could spell real trouble. Elephant Seals or the dreaded... Killer Penquin. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

08-19-2010, 04:55 PM	#9
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Don't laugh at the manbearpig... it's real... really! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

08-19-2010, 05:01 PM	#10
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Be afraid... be very afraid of the... Hippocrab.... ( I don't make this stuff up folks...) maybe it would eat the ducks and solve the duck itch problem. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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08-19-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	I've not seen one before, nooooooo sireeeee. The pic you put up soon will be my very first visual

08-19-2010, 02:55 PM	#3
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Yes I have seen one. I got a photo of it.... Is this what he saw?

08-19-2010, 03:00 PM	#5
Shedwannabe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 133 Thanks: 3 Thanked 22 Times in 15 Posts	No LakesRider, that's not what GunzandRoses saw - you posted a Shark-Bear (Bear body with a Shark's head), and he clearly said it had a sharks body and a bear's head. You must have taken your picture on your last trip to New Zealand - we don't have Shark-Bears in the Northern Hemisphere.

08-19-2010, 04:14 PM	#6
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	thank god is wasn't a manbearpig!

08-19-2010, 04:47 PM	#8
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Waiting for some input from Argies Wife. NB

08-19-2010, 07:29 PM	#11
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	Sea Cow Be lucky we don't see more of these. I hear they're responsible for a lot of NWZs in FL ! (and apparently are highly unstable) __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

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08-19-2010, 09:41 PM	#12
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	OK... one more Contest.... this fella dosen't come with a "name' Bull Seal ? __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

08-19-2010, 09:43 PM	#13
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 19 Posts	Duckcat says hello. Attached Images __________________ Scott

08-19-2010, 10:37 PM	#14
GunzandRoses Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coming by way of the dirty waters in MA, I currently reside in the Lakes Region w/my 12 ponies. Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Real mature everyone. Laugh about a devestating threat to the Lakes Region. Bearsharks are a major threat to National Security. We are uncertain just how many are already in the country or how many are just waiting to swim in, given a moment's opportunity. There has not yet been a major attack of Bearsharks on American soil, but one would be nearly impossible to predict. The only preparation that can be made is around the clock military response, but even this will prove futile, as an entire navel ship could easily fall victim to a surprise attack. Bearsharks certainly pose a considerable threat to National Security, but far more fearsome is their threat to the free trade market that America is built on. Bearsharks are Communists.

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08-20-2010, 05:38 AM	#15
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 141 Times in 33 Posts	Get real...LOL! Hay Gang, These are all great photos, BUT we ALL know the only cross breed seen (sometimes) in the lake, (rarely photographed) comes out mostly at night, swims around freely and cautiously, looking for preditors, is the famous Winnipesaukee "BearAss!" One time there was a "rhumor" of a beach loaded with them, but that proved to be a "trick!" Most "BeerAsses," come around after large quanties of "Northern Coldbeer!"...This thread is Good for the heart and soul and a good smile!...LOL "The Eagle"

08-20-2010, 07:44 AM	#16
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 19 Posts	I'm still trying to find pictures of the elusive whitecap hawk. __________________ Scott

08-20-2010, 08:33 AM	#17
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	I really hope that that Piro Bearshark stays away, that species could really cause some trouble. Bearshark Prime sounds completely made up, I mean really, how could this species really grow to 400 feet.

08-24-2010, 01:01 PM	#19
All Summer Long Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashua/Gilford Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	No one believed me... No one believed me when I said I was bit by a shark on the 14th in Moultonborough. Now I can tell them I have proof. It was a bear shark! Attached Images

08-24-2010, 01:21 PM	#20
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Mmmm.I like my steak rare.Cut the horns off and throw it on the plate. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-24-2010, 06:51 PM	#21
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	Nice leg,Allsummerlong....shame on that bearshark for biting you.

08-24-2010, 09:34 PM	#22
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	I can't wait to see a picture of Bear Island or Bear Islander. __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"