How Do You Avoid A Shark Attack When Surfing?
While surfing in the ocean, it’s inevitable to encounter sea life. Most sea life is harmless or causes minor injuries. Rare, but more threatening, is the dreaded shark sighting. Although attacks by sharks are statistically small, given the number of daily swimmers on our world’s beaches, it doesn’t hurt to prepare for an encounter with this unwelcome fellow surfer. Avoid surfing where there usually aren’t people, and don’t surf alone. Sharks stay away from beaches and those areas where there is a lot of swimming and noise. Night time is the wrong time for surfing because it’s calm. Stay away from areas where there are increased chances of a shark attack. These are areas with a deep drop off near the shore, very deep water, shipping channels, and any type of dumping area. Don’t surf near fishing boats, near wounded fish, or when you see groups of squid or other shark food migrating. Also, avoid surfing near piers or other fish hideaways. Sharks love these areas when looking for food. Le
