Say you’re on a family vacation, enjoying the beach house, the sand, the food, volleyball, and play in the ocean. Actually, you’re pretty set on riding the high waves in on a surfboard or body board. How can you increase your peace-of-mind when nothing separates you from the jaws of a shark but chance ?
While the chances of a shark attack are extremely low, there’s still that chance… You can either put it out of your head entirely, or attempt to lessen the chance even further!
Here’s the top 10 ways to keep Jaws from eating you for dinner:
10) Do not tease or corner a shark ( seems pretty obvious, right? .. Apparently this happens ? )
9) Swim in groups and pay attention to your companions ( In case a shark gets one ?! )
8) Do not carry tethered dead or injured fish ( again, seems obvious )
7) Do not swim with domestic animals in waters known for sharks ( So don’t bring your dachshund in the water with you at New Smyrna Beach, FL )
6) Avoid drop-offs, mouths of rivers after heavy rains, deep channels, and sanitation waste outlets ( gross )
5) Stay away from fishers and fishing boats ( think: bait fish and blood )
4) Avoid large groups of fish, seals, and sea lions ( you would be swimming with the shark’s food menu )
3) Do not wear shiny jewelry or high-contrast swim wear. ( Sharks may see shiny stuff as fish scales and may be generally attracted to your circa 1984 fluorescent yellow LA Gear short shorts )
2) Do not bleed in the water ( including menstruating ). Sharks can smell and taste a single drop of blood up to a MILE away, often tracing it back to the source!
And the number one way to avoid a shark attack ?
1) Avoid shark infested water, particularly at dusk and at night
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