Safety Tips to Avoid Shark Attacks
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Sharks attacks are unpredictable. If you are in ocean waters you are in shark country. As a rule scan the waters for fins. Single fins are likely to be a dolphin's. But two fins, one behind the other, is likely to be a shark. Sharks rarely attack people, but a few simple precautions can help you reduce the risk.
- Always swim in a group since sharks often attack lone swimmers.
- Do not wander too far from the shore and avoid getting isolated from the group.
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- Avoid swimming at night, dawn, or dusk as many sharks hunt at this time. They are equipped to see better while you cannot see them at all.
- Never enter the water if bleeding. Sharks smell blood and can trace it back to its source. Menstruating women had best avoid the waters.
- Do not wear shiny/flashy jewellery that appears as shining fish scales to sharks.
- Avoid uneven tans and brightly colored clothing.
- Do not enter waters that have sewage floating around as it acts as bait for fishes and attracts sharks in turn.
- Stay away from fishing areas as bait fishes attract sharks. Diving seabirds often indicate the presence of fishing activities.
- Do not enter water if sharks are known to be present and leave immediately if sharks are spotted.
- Avoid excessive splashing and erratic movements as they attract sharks.
- Stay cautious near sandbars and steep drop offs as these are places where sharks linger about.
- Never ever harass or abuse a shark even if its small in size. If attacked do whatever it takes to get away - fast.
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