Eluding Sharks: How To Handle a Shark Attack

An estimated one person shy of ten million gets attacked by a shark each year. A rather small gamble to play with when going for a swim at the beach, surfing, fishing or relaxing in a motor, row or dingy boat. Yet people often subconsciously fear what lurks below the watery surface.

Sharks have no preference when it comes to eating. They aren't picky. They will go after anything sitting atop or below the water. This includes water fowl, seals or any other misfortunate creature who splashes about and resembles the sharks natural underwater feeding supply or is wounded and bleeding.

Shark attacks are usually more common and make the news during the spring and summer months when people catch spring fever or vacation in beach hot spots. This happens because people are more abundant in the generalized area where sharks either passes through on they're way to another area or they live somewhere off the shore and happen to be swimming closer inland.

A person who is attacked by a shark and gets dragged down below the surface is probably more likely to drown then from the actual bite inflicted upon them. Although some bites can make a person bleed to death very rapidly in the struggle to get away.

The best thing to do when going to the beach or a place where a shark may be encountered is prepare. What can be done to escape becoming fish food? When planning an outing, don't go it alone. Take a friend or a family member and avoid wearing anything shiny or sparkly. Remember that at dawn and dusk, sharks are more likely to feed. Don't fish with bloody bait and steer clear of other people who are fishing if a swim is desired.