What if a shark approached you in the ocean? What would you do?
Despite some terrifying tales of survival, it's improbable that you'll ever be fighting a shark.
Only 73 documented shark bites on humans were unprovoked in 2021, according to the International Shark Attack File kept by the Florida Museum of Natural History. Meanwhile, 39 confirmed bites resulted from human provocation.
Consider for a moment that the planet is rapidly approaching 8 billion people, as United Nations said. Many of them visit or reside close to the seaside. And just 112 bites were registered. Your likelihood of drowning is really great, CNN wrote.
The following advice might increase your chances of surviving.
How to AVOID Shark Attack
Although it may seem apparent, you should avoid any circumstances that may make you appear shark food, smell like shark food, sound like shark food, or be in the water when sharks are actively feeding. Stone Age Man dissected it for you.
Avoid Swimming Near Shark's Prey
This applies to swimming near fishing piers, fishing docks, and vessels that are cleaning fish. Seals are also abundant on islands, although that seems more visible. Basically, you should steer clear of swimming in locations where sharks have come to identify with human food.
Avoid Swimming at Night
Sharks that attack people frequently eat around dawn or dusk, or during the so-called crepuscular hours. Shark food has a challenging time seeing the sharks coming during this challenging period. Surfers, take caution! It's also a perfect time to catch the final wave of the day!
Avoid Musky, Dark Waters
Sharks are common predators of groups of fish or other invertebrates that move in murky waters close to shore. If they can't even see you clearly, it's simple to mistake a splashing appendage for a school of fish.
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How to SURVIVE Shark Attack
A beach where you wish to go swimming could occasionally be closed because of an upsurge in shark activity. But in reality, coming across these majestic undersea beings is much more unlikely than being struck by lightning or dying from an insect sting.
There are a few methods that have been recommended by experts to assist you survive the trauma in the extremely unlikely event that a shark gets close enough to attack you.
Stay Calm
Instinct will urge you to flee immediately if you're in the water and a shark shows up out of nowhere. However, Mental Floss tells you to defy the urge. A shark will become predatory if you start to panic. Remember: You are not immediately on the menu just because a shark is around.
Maintain Eye Contact
Keep your head swiveled while the shark swims around you and make an effort to keep eye contact.
According to CNN, sharks are ambush predators. It won't be nearly as comfortable circling you if you turn around and face it the entire time as opposed to if it can approach from behind.
CNN suggests positioning your body to face the shark so that it would know you are following it. Then carefully climb back up to a boat or the beach, where you may depart.
Track the shark with your board if you're surfing, Lowe said. Make the shark aware of your presence.
Attack The Shark
Attack the shark's eyes and gills if it bites you-it will probably be on a limb-and doesn't release its hold soon away. Popular Science advises treating a wound of any kind the same way you would any other injury: get out of the water, concentrate on CPR, stop the bleeding, and go to the hospital for more intensive care.
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