Useful facts and advice about shark attacks.
The majority of shark attacks appear to be initiated by three species; Tiger, Bull and Great White sharks. However it is difficult to say with absolute certainity which species might have attacked at any one time. There are over 450 species of sharks and most can attack when they feel threatened. Few sharks are deliberate man eaters. Often the species can only be determined by the shape and size of the shark bite, and even then, this is only an approximate science at this time.
Most shark attacks occur in murky water such as that near river outlets and off beach beyond the surf. In most cases the water is over 12 degrees Celsius, making more than 80% of shark attacks occuring in tropical and subtropical zones.
There are, on average, 47 shark attacks per year, about 8 of which are fatal, all around the world, according to The International Shark Attack file. People are much more likely to die from a dog bite than to be attacked by a shark.
How to avoid shark attacks and swim safely:
Don’t swim in river mouths, especially after heavy rain. This washes freshwater fish into the ocean, which are very attractive to sharks.
Don’t swim near fishing boats or fishermen. Their bait and burley attracts sharks.
Don’t swim if you have a bleeding cut or are menstruating - the blood attracts sharks.
Don’t swim near large schools of fish, seals or sea lions. Sharks love these tidbits.
Dolphins and seabirds indicate a plentiful supply of food that might attract sharks. Don’t swim in those areas.
Remember that sharks can smell food or blood from about 1.6 kilometres away. Don’t make yourself an easy item on their menu!
And remember, every time you drive your car, you run a much larger risk of having a car accident than you do of experiencing a shark attack whenever you swim.
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The majority of shark attacks appear to be initiated by three species; Tiger, Bull and Great White sharks. However it is difficult to say with absolute certainity which species might have attacked at any one time. There are over 450 species of sharks and most can attack when they feel threatened. Few sharks are deliberate man eaters. Often the species can only be determined by the shape and size of the shark bite, and even then, this is only an approximate science at this time.
Most shark attacks occur in murky water such as that near river outlets and off beach beyond the surf. In most cases the water is over 12 degrees Celsius, making more than 80% of shark attacks occuring in tropical and subtropical zones.
There are, on average, 47 shark attacks per year, about 8 of which are fatal, all around the world, according to The International Shark Attack file. People are much more likely to die from a dog bite than to be attacked by a shark.
How to avoid shark attacks and swim safely:
Don’t swim in river mouths, especially after heavy rain. This washes freshwater fish into the ocean, which are very attractive to sharks.
Don’t swim near fishing boats or fishermen. Their bait and burley attracts sharks.
Don’t swim if you have a bleeding cut or are menstruating - the blood attracts sharks.
Don’t swim near large schools of fish, seals or sea lions. Sharks love these tidbits.
Dolphins and seabirds indicate a plentiful supply of food that might attract sharks. Don’t swim in those areas.
Remember that sharks can smell food or blood from about 1.6 kilometres away. Don’t make yourself an easy item on their menu!
And remember, every time you drive your car, you run a much larger risk of having a car accident than you do of experiencing a shark attack whenever you swim.
http://quazen.com/recreation/outdoors/fifth-shark-attack-in-a-week-in-egypt/
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