According to the International Shark Attack File, a persons odds of being attacked by a shark is only 1 in The risk of dying is only 0 in That is why, in majority of shark attacks, the victim always survives and gets to tell the tale.
The dangers of sharks as we know are exaggerated. Sharks have been adjudged to be evil creatures by mere bad publicity. There are more animals that cause human deaths such as flies, mosquitoes and bees. Perhaps to be blamed for their bad identity is the media, which most likely sensationalizes every news of a shark attack.
Other than the media, Hollywood must also take part of the blame for first giving the idea about the legend of a man-eating shark as portrayed in movies like Jaws. Surf without fear. Leave your shark fear at shore Surfing is a great sport, which makes the beach more special.
Feeling the breeze of the wind on your face and the saltiness of the water against your skin while you sweep the waves with a surfing board is complete freedom. If you are a person interested in learning how to surf but later changed your mind because of recent news of a shark attack or a scary shark movie, then that is very unfortunate. Sharks should not be feared. There is no such thing as a perfect creature, sharks included.
Sharks are part of nature's act to eliminate some members of certain species in order to balance nature. In Hawaii the locals even call these creatures "Aumakua" and they are believed to be guardians of the sea. In fact, it is the humankind who pose an unimaginably bigger threat to sharks as some of its species are already threatened and near extinction due to shark fishing and shark fin soup. Sharks have ruled the sea for hundred millions of years even before people learned to surf.
The ocean is big for both, for the former to roam and for the latter to surf. Now, you know that sharks do not relentlessly attack surfers and that sharks myths you know are not true, pick up that surfing board now and learn to ride the waves! What are you waiting for? Never let irrational fear get in the way of surfing because you do not know what you are missing.
Surf in groups. Sharks are more likely to attack individuals surfing alone than groups. Plus, the more surfers there are in the water, the lower the chance that you will be the one attacked. Be wary of river mouths and channels. These are areas where food and fish flow out into the ocean making them feeding grounds for sharks. Be careful surfing after recent rainfall. Rainfall causes the water to be murky. Shiny jewelry or bright colors can resemble the scales of fish AKA shark food.
Colors to be especially wary of wearing are bright colors like yellow, orange, or any high-contrast color. This should be a no brainer, as sharks are attracted to blood. It is a myth that sharks can smell a single drop of blood from a mile away. But regardless, they are still attracted to it.
If you have an open wound please wait until you are healed or when it is safe to get back out into the water. Stay away from dead animals or fish. Avoid wearing bright colored items or anything shiny or reflective that might reflect light in an eye-catching way in the ocean.
Avoid anything that would appear more like a potential prey item. That makes it easier for them to approximate your size. If you want to paint anything on your board, I would advise that you paint giant eyes on the underside of your board.
Eyes are a predatory thing, and eye contact is actually a huge deterrent in sharks. Fishing harbors, jetties, piers, and river outlets all are more likely to attract sharks.
I realize that there are a lot of really good surf breaks right outside of these locations, but know that the likelihood of a shark swimming in the vicinity is higher here. Storm drains are also an area to avoid. And I would recommend that you leave that area for a minimum of two days. Give them their space. Respect them for their role as apex predators. Toggle navigation. Inspire Courses.
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