Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

Chapter 237 Going to the Sea to Find Sharks

Mendel oceanographic research vessel.

Lin Yuan was talking with Dr. Carl, a senior marine biologist.

Because of the special nature of today's scene, the pre-shooting safety announcement and risk assessment were no longer the responsibility of Meng Tao, but were handed over to Dr. Carl.

"Doctor, are you saying that great white sharks don't like to attack humans?" Lin Yuan asked.

"Yes, Spielberg's Jaws has given people some wrong ideas about this animal," Dr. Carl said. "Although the scientific name of the great white shark is Carcharodon carcharhinus, they actually don't like to eat humans at all."

"Great white sharks prefer foods with a high fat content, such as seals and walruses. Humans have too little fat and too many bones, so they are not on the great white shark's menu."

"But some super fat people in our country, great white sharks, might be interested." Dr. Carl added a somewhat politically incorrect remark.

"Hahaha, Doctor, you are so mean." Lin Yuan laughed along and got to know this sharp-tongued doctor a little better.

"But if the great white shark doesn't attack me, how can I complete the filming of this movie?" Lin Yuan continued to ask.

"I've prepared a special bait ball for you. If you hold it in your hand and vibrate it at a specific frequency, you can attract it to attack you," Dr. Carl replied.

"Will this work?" Lin Yuan was a little curious.

"Yes, great white sharks have excellent eyesight, but their sense of smell is even more remarkable. They can detect even one part blood in a million parts seawater.

"The special vibration frequency can simulate the paddling of a seal. Combined with these two methods, there's a high probability that a great white shark will attack you," Dr. Carl replied.

"Then I feel relieved!" Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing Lin Yuan's reaction, Dr. Carl couldn't help but say, "Lin Yuan, do you really want to take the risk? You know, an adult great white shark is generally over 3.5 meters long and weighs over 900 kilograms. Add to that those sharp teeth, and getting bitten by one would be a serious matter."

"I know. If you get bitten, the best outcome is one or two hundred stitches," Lin Yuan replied.

"If you run into a big one, it might easily tear off your entire arm. I have some bad news for you, but female great white sharks are larger than males, and you seem to be particularly popular with females." Dr. Carl didn't forget to be witty and tease Lin Yuan.

"If there is real danger, I won't sit and wait for death." Lin Yuan picked up the spear at hand and patted it.

"Huh? The tip and barrel of your gun are specially designed?" Dr. Carl saw the specialness of this spear at a glance.

"Well, the Fluid Research Institute helped me design a spear specifically for underwater use. With my abilities, I should be able to create a supercavitation effect."

Lin Yuan has experimented with this many times. When he uses this specially designed spear to thrust underwater, the speed can exceed 50 meters per second, achieving the so-called supercavitation effect.

At this time, the surface of Lin Yuan's spear was completely surrounded by a layer of bubbles. Due to the obstruction of the bubbles, the water resistance of the spear was extremely low, so it could cause very fatal damage.

"That's good. I want to remind you of one more thing." Dr. Carl is really dedicated and strives to point out every risk point.

"Please say."

“When attacking their prey, great white sharks don’t like to rush straight at them. Instead, they swim around their prey first and then suddenly attack.” Dr. Carl continued, “When you were filming this scene, you had neither oxygen tanks nor diving goggles to support you. It was very difficult to avoid the great white shark’s attack.”

Hearing the doctor's warning, Lin Yuan nodded. He was right. Since Lin Yuan was playing the character Turner in the movie, he definitely couldn't be wearing oxygen tanks, flippers, or other equipment. That would be too out of place.

Without diving goggles, his vision underwater would be even worse.

The great white shark has a dark back and a light white belly, which is an excellent camouflage.

This is how fish in the ocean have evolved their protective coloration, because when you look down from above, the blue of the sea blends in with the back of the fish, and when you look up from below, the color of the fish's belly matches the white of the sky.

Without goggles, Lin Yuan might not be able to accurately find the great white shark swimming beside him.

But by the time the great white shark suddenly attacks, it's too late.

"Doctor, thank you for your reminder, but please don't worry about me. Because I am not only a martial arts master, but also an aquatic athlete." Lin Yuan said confidently.

With the three skills of master-level marksmanship, master-level boxing and kicking, and master-level underwater sports, plus his agility that has broken through the limits of human beings, Lin Yuan is full of confidence.

"Okay, let me remind you of one last thing. If you see a tiger shark, you must get away immediately! If you can't get away, you can consider taking the initiative to attack," said Dr. Carl.

Lin Yuan nodded to show that he understood.

Tiger sharks are much more dangerous to humans than great white sharks.

Although this type of shark is smaller than the great white shark, it has a more aggressive temper and has no restrictions when it comes to eating, so it is very dangerous.

Tiger sharks are also known as the "garbage cans of the ocean." They are not picky eaters of turtles and dugongs, which other sharks look down upon, but they will even eat cans, mineral water bottles, tires and baseballs.

Do you think a guy like this would want to take a bite if he met a living person?
"The bait ball has been released. Lin Yuan, be prepared at any time."

At this time, the voice of director Verbinski came from the headphones.

The crew members have put on oxygen tanks and dived into the water in an iron cage.

After the bait is dropped, as long as the great white shark follows the scent, Lin Yuan needs to jump into the sea immediately and prepare to shoot this scene.

As the bait was dropped, the entire crew was staring at the surroundings underwater.

Soon, a dark blue shadow swam over from a distance.

The iconic bloody mouth and sharp triangular dorsal fin all show that it is the protagonist that Lin Yuan has been waiting for: the great white shark.

"Wow! Lin Yuan, your attraction to the opposite sex is truly unique! It's a female great white shark!" Director Carl exclaimed in amazement. "I've studied sharks for so many years, and I've only seen one this big!"

"I'll tell you two pieces of news. The good news is that this creature is huge, and the resulting filming will be stunning. The bad news is that if you're unlucky enough to get bit by it, the worst you'll end up with is a broken arm or leg."

"It's conservatively estimated to be 6.4 meters long and weigh over three tons, making it close to the largest individual ever recorded."

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon!"

(End of this chapter)