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Shark Attack

It seems as each summer passes there is anuncommon and multiple or sustained bites are
increase in the number of shark attacks beingnormal for these types of attacks making
reported throughout the world. Some wouldthese injuries usually quite severe,
believe this must mean there is an increasefrequently resulting in death. Rather than
in the number of sharks attacking people inbeing a case of mistaken identity, these
the water. Figuratively speaking, an increaseattacks most likely occur as a result of
in the population could result in an increasefeeding  or  antagonistic  behavior.
in attacks and more people to damage.
Realistically, it means our shark attackIf you are a diver, here are a few tips to
reporting  system  has become more efficient.help you avoid shark attacks during your
dive:
Your odds of being attacked by a shark in the
water are quite small. More people are- Swim in a group. Sharks are less likely to
injured and killed on land while driving toattack a group of divers and are more likely
and from the beach than by sharks in theto attack a lone diver. Keep in mind you
water. Shark attack injuries are also lessshould at the very least, have a dive buddy
common than injuries afflicted on the beach,with  you  during  all  dives.
such as spinal cord damage, jellyfish stings,
dehydration, and sunburn. More people require- Avoid the water at night, dawn, or dusk.
sutures as a result of sea shell lacerationsSharks hunt at night. If you love night
on  their  feet  than  shark  bites.diving, dive with a group and make sure you
have  a  dive  lamp.
You have a better chance of being hit by
lightning, dying from a bee sting or being- Do not go in the water if you are bleeding.
hit on the head by a falling coconut, thanIf you start to bleed while scuba diving,
you  do  of  being  attacked  by  a  shark.attempt to stop the flow of blood as soon as
possible. Sharks have an incredibly sensitive
Most shark attacks occur quite close to shoreolfactory system and can smell and taste
in water 6-10 feet deep, on a sandbar orblood and other bodily fluids and trace the
between sandbars. These are areas sharks arescent back to its source. Menstrual blood may
known to feed in and they may get caught inalso attract sharks, but there is no
low tide. Swimmers who are splashing andindication of increased attacks on
playing in these areas may be mistaken asmenstruating women. Many women dive safely
prey. Underwater locations such as drop offswhile menstruating and until controlled tests
and walls are also likely attack sites asinvolving non-menstruating and menstruating
natural food sources also congregate in thesewomen occur there is no definitive or
areas. When a shark has attacked a diver, thescientifically proven data that states women
shark has most likely mistaken the diver asare at more risk of shark attack during
prey or has been unexpectedly startled by amenstruation.
diver.
- Do not wear shiny jewelry. Shiny jewelry
There are two types of attacks that usuallymay  look  like  small  fish  to  a  shark.
involve divers in deeper waters; "bump and
bite" attacks and "sneak" attacks. These- If you see a shark during a scuba dive,
types of attacks are less common than surfacestay calm, stay quiet, and stay where you
attacks, but result in greater injuries andare. Most sharks are merely curious and will
the most fatalities. "Bump and bite" attacksleave on their own. If a shark begins to get
are characterized by the shark initiallytoo interested in you and is moving closer
circling and often bumping the victim priorand closer, it is safest to leave the water.
to the actual attack. "Sneak" attacks areSwim quickly and smoothly, watching the shark
characterized by the strike occurring withoutthe entire time and keeping your dive buddy
warning. Repeat attempts to bite are notwithin an arm's reach.



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