What You Should Know If You Are Attacked by a Shark
The most dangerous sharks are great white sharks, tiger sharks and bull sharks. An attack from one of these types of sharks can literally cost you a limb or your life. Sharks at times attack people out of hunger but more often attack because of curiosity. If sharks see something bobbing in the water, they will gladly take a sample of it just to see what it tastes like.
So knowing how to respond to a shark attack can make the difference between life and death. If you should be attacked by a shark it's best to try and stay as calm as possible and go for the sharks eyes, avoid splashing violently. Splashing violently only will attract more sharks. Make sure you avoid playing dead if attacked by a shark, playing dead will result in being dead. A shark that senses you are dead and floating will certainly finish the meal.
The best chance of surviving a shark attack is to always know where it is, make sure you keep your eyes on the shark at all times. Strike at the soft spots like its eyes, gills and nose. Convince the shark that you are not worth the trouble. If he has you in his mouth you must continually hit the shark and claw at his gills and eyes.
If there are people in the area or maybe a boat close by, stay calm the callout to them loudly. Your ultimate goal should be to get out of the water. If you are able to convince a shark to leave you alone for a while, get to shore as fast as you can. As you're swimming back to shore make sure to use smooth strokes, do not thrash around and splash a lot of water. This will only attract the shark to you again.
If you have been bitten by the shark, try to stop the bleeding as soon as possible and get immediate medical attention. So remember, if facing a possible shark attack to stay calm, keep your eyes on the shark at all times, if attacked strike at the sharks eyes, gills and nose, make it a goal to get back to the shore or boat as soon as possible.
Published by Michael Robertson
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