It is full of starfish and dolphins and seahorses and corral. The underwater view of the ocean is one extraordinary thing. But look out for the sharks! Every year there are numerous reported shark attacks. It is very beneficial to know why sharks attack and how to prevent yourself from getting involved. Knowing your facts about attacks will help you if you are ever in a shark related situation. Many people are scared of sharks, in thoughts of what they might do to someone. As humans, we tend to make a bigger deal over a death of another human, rather than a sea creature. Shark attacks are not common as what one might think. In the United States, a little over a dozen people get attacked by a shark a year. On average, only one of them dies.
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One of the most crucial things to remember is to never go in the water if you are bleeding. This includes an exposed wound or cut. Sharks have a strong sense of smell for blood. Anyone near you, including yourself, is in danger of a shark attack. It is never recommend to swim in an area where a attack has recently occurred. Although that seems like common sense, we aren't always aware of the news. If you are traveling, it is a good thing to look up waters you will be swimming in. It is important that you go into open water in groups. Sharks usually target a individual instead of a cluster of …show more content…
Proper attire for swimming also decreases your chances. Eyes are attracted to the shiny and bright things. It is smart to ditch the reflecting jewelry and reflecting colors. The way one splashes around in the water could also bring attraction to sharks. Be careful when nonchalantly splashing in deep water. Sharks can pick up signals on these waves. Sharks do not purposely attack humans. You can make this abundantly clear to a shark if you know what to do. If you ever find yourself in a distance away from the beach and a shark comes upon you, don't freak out. Keep your eyes on it at all times and remind yourself to stay calm. Slowly make small movement towards safety. Once the shark in distance of attack, fight the fish showing you are a threat. This can be done by aggressive movement to the face and in particular, the eyes or gills. If the shark backs off, call for help immediately and seek
One of the most crucial things to remember is to never go in the water if you are bleeding. This includes an exposed wound or cut. Sharks have a strong sense of smell for blood. Anyone near you, including yourself, is in danger of a shark attack. It is never recommend to swim in an area where a attack has recently occurred. Although that seems like common sense, we aren't always aware of the news. If you are traveling, it is a good thing to look up waters you will be swimming in. It is important that you go into open water in groups. Sharks usually target a individual instead of a cluster of …show more content…
Proper attire for swimming also decreases your chances. Eyes are attracted to the shiny and bright things. It is smart to ditch the reflecting jewelry and reflecting colors. The way one splashes around in the water could also bring attraction to sharks. Be careful when nonchalantly splashing in deep water. Sharks can pick up signals on these waves. Sharks do not purposely attack humans. You can make this abundantly clear to a shark if you know what to do. If you ever find yourself in a distance away from the beach and a shark comes upon you, don't freak out. Keep your eyes on it at all times and remind yourself to stay calm. Slowly make small movement towards safety. Once the shark in distance of attack, fight the fish showing you are a threat. This can be done by aggressive movement to the face and in particular, the eyes or gills. If the shark backs off, call for help immediately and seek