How Do You Avoid A Sharks Attack?
Sharks always have haunted nightmares, and these ancient ocean predators are here to stay. On the other hand, as much as movies portray sharks as man-eating creatures, shark attacks are usually cases of misunderstanding such as when the shark mistakes the surfer paddling on his surfboard for a seal. According to the Shark Info website, there are fewer than 100 shark attacks in the world each year even with the 15 billion people surfing, bathing and swimming each year. At the same time, shark attacks can be terrifying, and you should know how to avoid them. Swim in the ocean with a group, since sharks are more likely to attack those swimming alone. Avoid the ocean during dusk, dawn and night, according to National Parks Conservation Association’s Avoiding Shark Attack website. Those times are also when sharks are more active. Avoid swimming when bleeding, menstruating or handling anything that has blood on it. Sharks are attracted to blood. Wear dull-colored swimsuits and wetsuits, sinc
