North Carolina Wreck•Shark Shootout 2015North Carolina Wreck•Shark Shootout 2015 by Mike Gerken ©Evolution Underwater Imaging LLC 2015; All Rights Reserved
Attendees and crew for the 2015 NC Wreck•Shark Shootout From Left to Right; Abbey Coakley (front) Bud Daniels, Scott Faatz (rear), Dan Fisher (rear), Robert Purifoy, Gavin Volmer (front), Sara Faatz (front), Sammy, Frankie Womack, Annette Papa (rear), Dawn Birmingham, Terri Allen (barely visible), Liz Logan, Kathy Coakley, Bob, Birmingham (middle), Andre Labuda, Chris Bronk (middle rear), Travis Dickenson, Mike Gerken, David Benyamin, Tim Fischetti (right). Not showing; Scott Johnson, Maris Kazmers, Tanya Houppermans, Scott Houppermans, Laurie Czyzewski, Steve Everhart
Without a doubt this years Shootout was an overwhelming success! The M/V Olympus with Olympus Dive Center managed to get offshore 4 days out of 4 with stunning conditions on the Atlas Tanker, WE Hutton aka Papoose and the USCGC Spar. Sand Tiger Sharks were bountiful but, even better yet, we spotted a total of 5 shark species in 4 days with numerous Sand Bar Shark sightings on the Papoose and Atlas as well as Bull Shark, Hammerhead and Black Tip on the Atlas. Many wonderful images were taken and great prizes given out, old friends reunited and new friends made. It was a feel good time for me especially when many have already indicated they will be back next year (stay tuned for dates and info coming very soon). Thank you to all the participants for coming this year. Some did not shoot or submit work for the competition but came for the pure enjoyment and company of the people and the awesome diving. That says a lot about the character of the people drawn to this event.
Lastly, I wanted to quickly thank all the sponsors for the event. Without them, I could not put this together. Sam's Tours and Unique Diving Expeditions in Palau, Sea & Sea Photo, Karen Doody's Dive Aventuras, Scubapro, Sherwood, Hampton Dive Center, Backscatter, Wreck Diving Magazine, Vivid-Pix, Sea-Life Cameras and of course Olympus Dive Center. Your support has made this event a memorable event. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Also, thank you to Annette Papa for being my assistant, therapist and girlfriend. Thank You Sponsors
Video Highlights from NC Shootout 2015Without further delay, here are the winners of this years North Carolina Wreck•Shark Shootout:Grand Prize Winner Best in Show - Tanya Houppermans Sam's Tours/Unique Diving Expeditions Dive Package
Anything GoesFirst Place Winner - Maris Kazmers Dive Aventuras Diving Package
2nd Place Winner - Terri Allen Vivid-Pix software + Fro Knows Photo DVD tutorial
3rd Place Winner - Andre Labuda Wreck Diving Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Honorable Mention Winner - Laurie Czyzeswki Wreck Diving Magazine 1 Year Subscription
Best Wreck Photo CategoryFirst Place Winner - Tanya Houppermans Sea & Sea YS-D1 Strobe
2nd Place Winner - Terri Allen $100 Backscatter Gift Certificates
3rd Place Winner - Scott Faatz Vivid-Pix Software
Honorable Mention - Liz Logan Fifth Element Beach Matt
Best Shark PhotoFirst Place Winner - Tanya Houppermans Olympus Dive Center Package Sand Tiger on the USCGC Spar
Sand Tiger Shark on the USCGC Spar
2nd Place Winner - Scott Faatz Fro Knows Photo DVD Tutorials (x2)
3rd Place Winner - Terri Allen Vivid-Pix Editing Software
Honorable Mention Winner - Andre Labuda Fifth Element Beach Matt
Best Video Short EditedFirst Place Winner - Frankie Womack ScubaPro Regulator
2nd Place Winner - Dan Fisher Sea Dragon Dive Light
3rd Place Winner - Liz Logan Vivid-Pix Software + Fifth Element Beach Matt
Best Video Short UneditedFirst Place Winner - Andre Labuda Sherwood Brut Regulator
2nd Place Winner - Tim Fischetti Sea Dragon Dive Light
3rd Place Winner - Liz Logan Vivid-Pix Software + Wreck Diving Magazine Subscription
See you all next year Wreck Shark Lovers!
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Hanz Lehrke(non-registered)
Very cool pics. Looks like everyone had a great time. I'll be there next year sick or not!!!
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