Memoirs of a Shark Kay Castaneda, July 18, 2025 CHALLENGE I decided to participate in this week’s dVerse challenge. The prompt is SHARKS. I’m a few days late, but I thought I would go ahead and post on my blog. In honor of Shark Week, I wrote a poem. I never watched the entire movie JAWS. I left the room once I saw that Huge shark. Shark Week is an annual week-long programming block on the Discovery Channel focusing on shark-themed programming. It originally premiered on July 17, 1988. The block is featured annually in the summer, and was originally devoted to conservation efforts and correcting misconceptions about sharks. Over time, it grew in popularity and became a hit on the Discovery Channel. Since 2010, it has been the longest-running cable television programming event in history.The block is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, and is broadcast in over 72 countries. Shark Week is promoted by the Discovery Channel heavily via social networks such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Episodes are also available for purchase on services such as Google Play/YouTube, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV. Some episodes of the shows on Shark Week are free on the over-the-top streaming services HBO Max, Hulu (owned by Disney), and discovery+https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark_Week Big shark with sharp teeth Shark, Shark Look! It’s a shark! No it’s not. A Giant Shark. You’re crazy. I can see its fin. Where? Don’t see it. There! Swimming toward us. You’re likely mistaken. It’s coming closer! You’re overheated. I swear I see it. Better sit down. I’m telling the truth! You’re making it up for attention. Sit under the umbrella. No! Not on the sand. Relax. Not a shark anywhere. Why don’t you believe me? Have a cool drink. I’m leaving this beach now! Hey! Everyone’s screaming. What are they yelling? Shark! Get out of the water! Oh no! Run back to the hotel. Here comes the lifeguard. Shark attack! Shark attack! Ok! I believe you. Listen it’s quiet now. A boat? A shark attacked a boat? All the people say it’s over. It was that wooden canoe. Yeah! Anyone in it? They’d just climbed out. Someone said they went to the bar. Look! They’re returning. The shark? No, the people. Hey! What’s the commotion? A shark attacked your boat. Damn! My wife and I are lucky. Next time believe me. Yes! Believe her. Sharks aren’t evil. They just do what they do. NOW we see that sign. Sharks Have Been Spotted. Don’t Swim Today. The sign should be bigger. And the letters in red! The hotel is at fault. They failed to warn us. They owe us a refund. We came here to sun bathe. Get our feet in the water. Read a book, have a cool drink. Not to see his big teeth. And watch a boat get attacked By a gigantic hungry shark! We’ll go somewhere else Yes! The neighborhood pool Where it’s safe and secure From great white sharks! Cute Sharks Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Like this:Like Loading... Related memoirs Poetry
Hi Kay, I could relate to this poem perfectly. I have felt this way about the ocean and swimming ever since I saw Jaws at age 11 or so. Loading... Reply
As soon as I saw the prompt was Shark at dVerse, I recalled a vacation to Mexico’s Pacific coast. My sister and neice didn’t believe I spotted a shark close to the beach! They teased me. So I was inspired to write this poem. I’m afraid to get in the ocean unless we visit this little area in a bay in Puerto Vallarta. Lots of fisherman and they look out for people at the beach. I used to go out to deeper areas when I was younger. Now I stand in the water up to my knees. Besides it’s more fun to read under an umbrella and people-watch! 😍 Loading... Reply
What an exciting poem. It captures the fear of being eaten alive perfectly. Lol. After I saw the movie Jaws, at age 16, I didn’t go in the ocean for 15 years! Lol. Then, to overcome my shark-fear, I became a scuba diver. I’ve dived with sharks – on purpose – and they are actually more afraid of us than we are of them. Still… they do get the adrenaline going. Loading... Reply
That’s amazing you became a scuba diver. I’ve heard of people who do swim with sharks. The thought of doing that gives me chills. You are brave. I’ll just get my feet wet! 🤩 Loading... Reply
Except for a few species, they are very shy and will get out of Dodge as soon as they see a human. We had to chum the water to get them to hang out, otherwise we’d never see them. Loading... Reply
I love your poem about the shark, Kay! It’s hard to believe a shark is getting close. The movie Jaws must be good in the visual effects. I’ve never seen it. I saw the shark at the Universal Studio, though. It’s about 25 feet long. I like what you did with your blog. It looks very nice. You can add a couple more things to the side bar if you want, add Recent posts and archives. It helps to find your newer and older posts. :-) Loading... Reply
Thanks for reading my poem and complimenting, Miriam. I saw the movie when I was young. I was thinking of asking your opinion of how my blog looks. I’ll work on the sidebar like you say. What I don’t understand is the block editor and classic editor. There should be just one! I thought I had recent posts. I will check that out. 😊 Loading... Reply
Thanks for complimenting my poem, Miriam. The movie was scary back then. I was very young when I saw it. If I saw it now, it wouldn’t be the same. I thought about asking you for your opinions about my blog. I’ll work on the side bar like you say. I thought I had recent posts, but guess not. Loading... Reply
I saw King Kong when I was a kid, but it looks so fake right now, just like the dinosaur movies. Loading... Reply
Also, you have a tab “Blogs” on your menu bar, but when I clicked on it, I didn’t see the blog posts. You may want to add the home page on your menu bar to see if the posts go under it. If they do, you may not need to “Blogs” on your menu, Unless your home page is a “Welcome” page and the posts go under Blogs. You may also want to have an “About” or “About the author” page. Loading... Reply
I didn’t realize there was nothing when you clicked on Blogs. I started the About page then didn’t finish I see. I don’t know how, but there were two of some things on the sidebar. I’ve been working on how to share posts to my Facebook Author page and Instagram. They go to Facebook but not Instagram. Loading... Reply
It’s good to have your posts go to the social media but it’s more important for other bloggers to find your posts. You visit the blogs and they want to visit you also, but it’s not easy to find your posts. Try to have a Home tab on the menu, and Recent and Archive on the sidebar. I have my grandkids today. I’ll see if I can help you tonight. Loading... Reply
A gravator on the sidebar with your profile photo would be nice. Look at some blogs and see which design you like and add the features on your blog. It would make it easier to find your posts. Loading... Reply
Great idea. I didn’t think I needed the gravator. I see what you mean now. I really appreciate your help Miriam. Thanks. Loading... Reply
I saw that you would like to participate in Sally’s Archive post. It would be easier for her to navigate if you have those on your sidebar. Loading... Reply