Megalodon sprint up/down?

[psykofunk]

So, I get why a flyer can't "sprint" up or down beyond a certain angle, aerodynamics and all that. But why is a megalodon using the same mechanics? There's no physical reason why a swimmer can't sprint up or down.

[Sir Puff The Enraged]

+1

[No Ragrets]

+1

[X-Ray Rob]

Not for the mega but for the rider, yes. There is a physical reason. At least for diving up. Otherwise you will end up with decompression sickness and probably die if to fast. Already lucky we dont need to make a break for 5 minutes at 5 meters before we can get back to the surface. hehe

[The_Dab86TTV]

If you do a slight incline you can still sprint on a megalodon and go straight up fast will prolly lead to shark out of water=death of shark and prolly you especially since every mega aggros as soon you get in deep water

[Jim Jones]

Why can't a flyer sprint down? Explain the aerodynamics to me.

[Jim Jones]

Originally posted by Qrob:

Not for the mega but for the rider, yes. There is a physical reason. At least for diving up. Otherwise you will end up with decompression sickness and probably die if to fast. Already lucky we dont need to make a break for 5 minutes at 5 meters before we can get back to the surface. hehe

That only applies if you are breathing from an external source. If you are just holding your breath come up as fast as you like.

[psykofunk]

Originally posted by Jim Jones:

Why can't a flyer sprint down? Explain the aerodynamics to me.

Okay, I'll give you sprint down on that one. No reason they can't

[KarN.]

Originally posted by Jim Jones:

Originally posted by Qrob:

Not for the mega but for the rider, yes. There is a physical reason. At least for diving up. Otherwise you will end up with decompression sickness and probably die if to fast. Already lucky we dont need to make a break for 5 minutes at 5 meters before we can get back to the surface. hehe

That only applies if you are breathing from an external source. If you are just holding your breath come up as fast as you like.

Not true. Have you ever been 10 + meters down under water while holding your breath ? As soon as you start to come back up, your ears will tell you your wrong.

[Jim Jones]

Originally posted by KarN:

Originally posted by Jim Jones:

That only applies if you are breathing from an external source. If you are just holding your breath come up as fast as you like.

Not true. Have you ever been 10 + meters down under water while holding your breath ? As soon as you start to come back up, your ears will tell you your wrong.

Your inner ear will feel pressure sure(it can cause severe discomfort and possible damage if you don't valsalva. That goes away if you dive for awhile or just becomes easier to clear up.
But it is the nitrogen build up in your tissue that cause the issue with surfacing. That doesn't become a problem until you start diving at depth and breathing from an external source(scuba tank) which we may be getting later. Yay, megaldon infested decompression stops :-)

Quick Edit: In your scenario you will feel that pressure reaching those depths. 10 meters is a good distance to free dive, but your inner ear will start to feel some relief as you surface.

Anyhow, my point is we don't really need any effect for depth diving until we get scuba gear. Other than what they have, the cold. The cold does really effect your breathing rate without gear.