1.
Swim with others not alone
10 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
2.
Avoid areas with a lot of seals or fish
6 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
3.
Don't swim in waters known to be frequented by sharks
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4.
Avoid Fishing Boats
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5.
Avoid swimming in mouths of channels and rivers, deep drops and areas between sandbars
0 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
6.
Don't swim in dirty, murky waters
Sharks are creatures of habit and will return to the area they've just attacked in.
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7.
Stay out of the water if you are bleeding
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8.
Don't swim where there was a recent shark attack
Sharks are creatures of habit and will return to the area they've just attacked in.
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9.
Be careful when surfing
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10.
If your tan is an uneven color avoid swimming
With an uneven tan the color contrasts mimic color variations of some fish which will attract the sharks
0 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
11.
Avoid splashing and eratic movements
Splashing and eratic movements can mock a fish in distress which attracts a shark thinking thier going to get a quick meal. Try to keep your kicks and strokes to an even and smooth movement.
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12.
Don't Bring Your Dog Swimming with you
The splashing of a dog paddling is like a dinner bell for a shark. Avoid taking your dog swimming with you anywhere there is even a remote chance of a shark encounter.
0 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
13.
Pat Attention to fish swimming patterns
0 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
14.
Avoid touching fish around you in the water
0 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
15.
Avoid Diving From Boats
0 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
16.
Stay away from lagoons and small bays during low tide
0 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
17.
Don't swim after heavy rains
0 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
18.
Stay Away From Sea Birds And Dolphins
Although dolphins and sea birds do not attract sharks, they do seek the same prey for food and could be in the same area as sharks.
0 points - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
19.
Swim on Sunny Clear Days
Try and swim on sunny clear days. Foggy mornings and right around dusk might cause a shark to confuse you for their prey
-1 point - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
20.
Avoid wearing brightly colored swimwear, shiny jewelry and coloful surfboards.
-1 point - added 15 years ago by Soundend -
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