A group of B.C. divers were in luck this past week as they had an unlikely encounter with a bluntnose sixgill shark.
On Thursday of last week, Mitchell Hewitt, Steve LaRochelle, and Olivia Devenish set out for Kelvin Grove Beach Park in Lions Bay, B.C.
This particular species is named for its bluntly-pointed head shape and its 6 gill slits. They are known for living in exceptionally deep water, making it difficult for divers to spot this creature. Hewitt explained that in August and September, the bluntnose sixgill tends to move to shallow waters during the night. During the day, they can go to depths of 2,000 meters.
Hewitt described the shark as being a gentle giant and told CTV News, "You can hear that I'm breathing about as hard as a person can because I was freaking out." He explained that following the encounter, he felt as though he was on pins and needles for several hours. Hewitt was able to record his experience using an Olympus EM-1 Mark II camera and intends on sharing the footage with the public to allow them to explore the waters, too.
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