2007-03-02 15:10:53 · 8 answers · asked by love 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Its not as long as you swim where its clean and don't go out to far you, inland dwelling noob.
2007-03-02 15:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming in the ocean could be dangerous if there are under toes and if there is a shark warning. Also, it depends on which ocean you are swimming in. If you were to try swimming in the Pacific at Big Sir in California, for example, the waves are quite treacherous and that would be dangerous. But if you are at the New Jersey Shore, that would be quite safe. If you swim in oceans with lifeguards present and you don't go out ridiculously far, you should be OK. Just practice common sense.
2007-03-02 23:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by Hermione G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swimming anywhere is dangerous. You have to be aware of your environment and its threats no matter what. I swim open water distance and there are a lot of factors you need to contend with. You should know the coast line, the tides, the weather, the wind and the wave height. You should be aware of the preadtors in the area and where they tend to congregate. Swimming in the ocean is no more dangerous than going to your local pool: you could drown. But, if you use your brain and educate yourself and have a respect for nature open water swimming can be one of the most amazing experiences you can have.
The worst I've ever encountered in my 20-some-odd years of ocean swimming didn't happen while I was swimming, it happened while I was surfing. I saw a shark. It didn't bother me and I didn't bother it. Otherwise, just watch out for jellies.
2007-03-05 17:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sharks
2007-03-02 23:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by ra63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
undertow, sharks, jelly fish, killer whales if you swim near the arctic. All in all you stand just as good a chance as a seal or tuna.
2007-03-02 23:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you are. The main reason, though is because of strong tides and currents that could pull you under or sweep you out to sea.
2007-03-02 23:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rip tides, jellyfish, sharks, coral that can tear up your feet.
2007-03-03 02:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also there are jellyfish and the undertow can really take you out far.
2007-03-02 23:15:45 · answer #8 · answered by speedy_me18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋