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Avoid Shark Attacks by Not Carrying Dead Fish or Molesting Sharks, Government Suggests TGB  
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Sharks are unpredictable, and any time you are in waist-deep ocean waters you are in shark country. Sharks rarely attack people, but a few simple precautions can help you reduce the already slight risk. The National Parks Conservation Association suggests you practice these tips to avoid attracting seen or unseen sharks. I particularly like the first one.. Don’t Carry Dead Fish When Swimming.. That’s great advice, plus if the dead fish you are carrying are over 5 or 10 pounds, it’s difficult to swim… Also, they suggest you never molest a shark.. I agree, otherwise you could get your picture and address on a special web site… and that would suck cause you would never get another shark to go out with you

1.	When in shark waters but no shark is in sight, look out for fins. If you see one fin cutting through the water, that is likely a dolphin. Two fins—one behind the other—are more likely to be a shark, with its back and tail fins above the surface.
2.	Don't carry dead fish when swimming or diving.
3.	Don't swim at night, early in the morning, or early in the evening. These are the times when sharks are hunting.
4.	Stay out of murky water.
5.	Don't wear contrasting colors or flashing objects.
6.	Avoid wading or swimming in offshore sloughs or channels, such as might occur between sandbars, and in waters that drop off steeply to greater depths.
7.	Never molest a shark of any kind, regardless of size.
8.	If you spot a shark Stay calm, as sudden movements may attract a shark.
9.	Swim calmly and rhythmically back to land or boat.
10.	Keep the shark in sight, particularly if you are swimming underwater. In most shark attacks, the victim didn't see the shark. Sharks seem to shy away from people who look directly at them.
11.	If all else fails, try to look prepared to fight back.

Lister: TrailerGuyBob
Source: NPCA

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Comments: Yikes! I may never go swimming again. Comment by: buccicone.2