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While most of us go to the beach to relax, it is difficult to ignore the reality that shark attacks are increasingplaces like Long Island, FloridaGulf Coastand CaliforniaMonterey Bay. The Florida Museum of Natural History International Shark International Attack (ISAF), which follows and investigates the interactions of Human Sharks, reports that there were 47Confirmed shark attacks In the United States, in 2021, up 42% compared to 33 incidents the previous year. Although your chances of being injured are still extremely weak, shark attacks remain a very real fear among swimmers and surfers, especially since the increasingly hot waters are more welcoming for these large fish. Fortunately, the steps that can be taken to avoid a shark attack is quite simple. Read the rest for rescue advice for shark experts you can use in the ocean.

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AccordingIsaf's advice By avoiding a shark attack, "always stay with a friend, because the sharks are more likely to approach a lonely individual". This will also help you stay calm in the event of observation, a very important thing to remember because the sharks are more afraid of us than we are, according to them,Julie Andersen,,World Director of the brand For Padi around the world (as well as a founder ofShark savers,,Shark angels, andFree fin).

If you see a shark, "keep the contact and make sure that the shark sees you. Often, they are opportunistic predators and will not take luck if they know they have been spotted," explains Andersen. "Swim or move slowly and your eyes on the shark until you are out of the water."

And always avoid splashes. "Sharks can hear low frequency sounds of splashes and can study to see if there is a fish / prey in distress," warns the ISAF.

The ISAF says to avoid wearing metal jewelry "because the reflected light can resemble the sparkle of the fish scales". Many people will also tell you to avoid wearing bright colors, referring to "Yum Yum Yellow" theory that sharks are most attracted to this neon shade. However, Andersen says that theory has been scientifically refuted. "Sharks see in gray tones, which means that they detect the contrast rather than color," she explains. Therefore, it is best not to wear a swimsuit, for example, with black and white stripes.

For divers, many safety equipment is available in a bright yellow color (because it is easy for rescuers and other humans to spot them). Although Isaf agrees that it is not such a great danger, they say that they prefer "dark or black blue Rooms, mask, tank and combination of the combination during diving. ""

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Your chances of meeting a shark are larger the more you are more distant from the shore. (You are also further from any potential emergency assistance, of course.) But the ISAF warns that the favorite meeting places for Sharks are "the area between sand banks or nearby departures".

Sharks like to eat fish and recreational or commercial fishing aims to attract many fish to an area. It seems fairly appetizing for a shark, right? Most experts agree that it is preferable to avoid swimming in areas where any type of fishing takes place, but there are also more nuanced indicators than fish are present. "If you seeBirds plunge or skip fish, this could be [a] indicator that a greater predator, perhaps a shark, could try to tackle a fish school "Chuck Bangley, PHD, told NBC News.

A false common idea is that the presence of porpoises or dolphins means that sharks arenot Nearby, but the ISAF says that this is not the case because "the two often eat the same foods". But seeing a magnificent package of dolphins does not necessarily represent a danger. In fact, the Tiktok userKayleigh subsidy, which is a professional diving instructor in Hawaii, published aViral video last year From a dolphin who saves her from a shark. And according to Seaworld,there are several reasons Why are sharks afraid of dolphins.

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Large sharks, such as the large white shark very often spotted, regularly eat seals and sea lions. Because these marine mammals are "rich in grease due to their blubber, they areAn extremely nutritious meal For a large shark, "according to the American oceans." A large seal or a sea lion can maintain a shark for an entire week. "Consequently, it is wise to avoid waters with a large seal or a presence of sea lion, especially since sharks can sometimes confuse a human with their prey.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Sharks generally feed at dawn or twilight, moving towards shore to find something to eat. It is advisable to avoid swimming at these times. Andersen notes that sharks are "ambush predators", which means that they use low visibility times to their advantage to suddenly attack their prey.

Just as it is difficult for you to see in troubled water, it is difficult for sharks, increasing the chances that they cannot tell you apart from a fish or a seal. Water can become cloudy after a storm "while it is projected and full of runoff," notes Andersen, who says that the river mouths are another particularly troubled place.

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One of the "facts" of shark attack that stands in the consumer media is that sharks can feel blood when a person puts himself in his period. Although sharks have a very powerful smell and can detect menstrual blood in the water, they are not attracted by human blood, explains Andersen. "A shark is much more likely to be attracted by the blood of a sea animal. Fish, seals, whales and other prey have fish oil in their blood, which scientists have proven , that's what sharks are attracted, "she said. She also notes that almost 80% of shark attacks involve men.

Isaf agrees, saying "there is no positive evidenceMenstruation is a factor In shark bites. "However, they include on their safety list that it can still be advisable to stay away from the water in the event of bleeding from an open wound." Again, sharks are not intrinsically attracted by blood, but the perfume could serve as an indicator that something else moves in the ocean.

Regarding shark attacks, Andersen advises us to remind us that "statistical reality is that sharks do not bite regularly and certainly do not eat people ... If you look at the figures, everything is more dangerous for Humans, including dogs, mosquitos, hippopotams, air refreshments, toilets, buckets and even coconut. "