2006-09-09 11:14:20 · 11 answers · asked by Aggelos 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Don't swim with any shiny objects or open wounds. Sharks really won't attact people. Most shark attacks occur when the shark confuses someone for a fish. If you stay close to shore you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
2006-09-09 11:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by Bmlsnowboarder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The relative risk of a shark attack is very small but, risks should always be minimized whenever possible in any activity. The chances of having an interaction with a shark can be reduced if one heeds the following advice:
Always stay in groups since sharks are more likely to attack a solitary individual.
Do not wander too far from shore --- this isolates an individual and additionally places one far away from assistance.
Avoid being in the water during darkness or twilight hours when sharks are most active and have a competitive sensory advantage.
Do not enter the water if bleeding from an open wound or if menstruating --- a shark's olfactory ability is acute.
Wearing shiny jewelry is discouraged because the reflected light resembles the sheen of fish scales.
Avoid waters with known effluents or sewage and those being used by sport or commercial fisherman, especially if there are signs of bait fishes or feeding activity. Diving seabirds are good indicators of such action.
Sightings of porpoises do not indicate the absence of sharks --- both often eat the same food items.
Use extra caution when waters are murky and avoid uneven tanning and bright colored clothing --- sharks see contrast particularly well.
Refrain from excess splashing and do not allow pets in the water because of their erratic movements.
Exercise caution when occupying the area between sandbars or near steep dropoffs --- these are favorite hangouts for sharks.protestion from sharks while swimming
Do not enter the water if sharks are known to be present and evacuate the water if sharks are seen while there. And, of course, do not harass a shark if you see one!
2006-09-09 18:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wear any rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, or anything
that is accosiated with jewelery. If you're not sure if something is jewlery, then consider if whatever it is is shiny. If it has a gleam or shine or anything of the sort, than don't wear it while swimming. If you do those things, you are most likely to have no shark worries. If a shark does seem interested in you, hit it on the gills, nose, and mouth, and remember not to count how many rows of teeth they have.
2006-09-09 18:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by pincdragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swim in pools, lakes or rivers.... insted of lakes or stay in the swim area if you are going to swim in the ocean!
2006-09-09 18:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't swim where there are sharks around
2006-09-09 18:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by fireangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swim with a friend who doesn't swim as well as you.
2006-09-09 18:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by questor_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swim fast
2006-09-09 18:18:35 · answer #7 · answered by ssgtusmc3013 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. If it scares you, don't go in the water.
2006-09-09 18:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by Jim S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KEEP YOUR DUMB *** OUT OF WATER WHERE SHARKS ARE
2006-09-09 18:17:53 · answer #9 · answered by victoria b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't look like a seal?
:-/
2006-09-09 18:19:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋