WATCH > Video of Five-Year-Old Swimming With Sharks Goes Viral: Were Her Parents Being Reckless?
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2012/07/08 00:07:30
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When they returned from their vacation in the Bahamas, David and Elena Barnes decided to share a home video of their family snorkeling with sharks on YouTube. What was meant to be viewed primarily by friends and relatives quickly went viral, provoking massive amounts of controversy. In the beginning of the 9-minute clip, Power Boat Adventures employees are seen feeding nurse, reef, and lemon sharks. Later in the video, David, Elena, and their five-year-old daughter Anaia are seen swimming with them.
As the video piled up hits, the Internet began chiming in. Many criticized the parents for putting their daughter in danger, while others supported their actions. Eventually, the couple disabled commenting on the video and left a message defending their parenting skills. They explained that these varieties of sharks are rarely aggressive and that the company in the Bahamas has been operating for twenty years without incident.
They also appeared on “Good Morning America” to defend themselves. “Life is too short to be boring,” said Elena. “There’s just always risk assessments in life every day,” added David. “I’m more concerned that they don’t put seatbelts in school buses.”
So, what do you think SodaHeads? Were David and Elena Barnes being reckless?
As the video piled up hits, the Internet began chiming in. Many criticized the parents for putting their daughter in danger, while others supported their actions. Eventually, the couple disabled commenting on the video and left a message defending their parenting skills. They explained that these varieties of sharks are rarely aggressive and that the company in the Bahamas has been operating for twenty years without incident.
They also appeared on “Good Morning America” to defend themselves. “Life is too short to be boring,” said Elena. “There’s just always risk assessments in life every day,” added David. “I’m more concerned that they don’t put seatbelts in school buses.”
So, what do you think SodaHeads? Were David and Elena Barnes being reckless?
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I wouldn't go snorkling with this guy swimming in the water. \m/
As of early 2009, 11 unprovoked attacks and 21 attacks total (none fatal) were listed on the International Shark Attack File that are attributable to the blacktip reef shark
Life is full of risks and dangerous surprises. I could get slammed by a drunk driver on the way to work or get shot in the head while filling up for gas. That's life. You can't fear it forever.
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...there is a difference. I remember my Parents getting my picture taken with an Alligator in my hands and a Boa Constrictor around my neck. It was what you did when you went to specific places for Vacation. When in Rome.....\m/
22 people were attacked by Lemon sharks. And the 27 who were attacked by Nurse sharks and the people who were attacked by Reef sharks.
As of early 2009, 11 unprovoked attacks and 21 attacks total (none fatal) were listed on the International Shark Attack File that are attributable to the blacktip reef shark
now that girl is going to take away from this the lesson that sharks are not dangerous predators.... they are cute, like a dolphin... who are not cuddly either, btw.
respect for nature does not come from a petting zoo.
Still.... it's not like they we're taking the kids to Jurassic Park.
Thanks. \m/
We dont want to be a nanny state, what would have happend if the shark would have taken a bite, would the parents have taken the attitude, its ok it was a accident, these things do happen, or would they have sued!
this is a BAD idea.
now that girl is going to take away from this the lesson that sharks are not dangerous predators.... they are cute, like a dolphin... who are not cuddly either, btw.
respect for nature does not come from a petting zoo.