Fishing Alone in Shark-Infested Waters
In Fishing Alone in Shark-Infested Waters, host Simon Reeve joins Bari for night fishing in the pitch-black waters, where Bari must go if he has an unlucky day of fishing. Simon feels nervous about the darkness and the sharks lurking in the water. Bari faces danger each time he fishes alone, but he only takes what he needs to feed his family. Unfortunately, commercial fishing has harmed the area, making it harder for Bari to catch enough fish during the day and forcing him to take these risky trips at night. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile
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Q: How does the darkness of night affect Simon’s perception of the coral reefs and the fish?
A: Simon describes the coral reefs as becoming "ghostly" at night. The fish hide to avoid the sharks that come out in the dark; this creates a much more eerie and dangerous environment compared with the bright, beautiful daytime waters.
Q: What role do sharks play in the challenges Bari faces when fishing at night?
A: Sharks are a major danger for Bari because they hunt at night. This increases the risks of fishing alone in the dark, as Bari has to be cautious not only of the darkness but also of the sharks that lurk in the waters.
Q: What might be the long-term consequences for the community if commercial fishing continues at the current rate?
A: If commercial fishing continues to deplete the fish population, it could make it even harder for families like Bari’s to survive. Overfishing could lead to the collapse of the local ecosystem, leaving fishermen with fewer resources and possibly forcing them to take even more dangerous risks to provide for their families.
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