Last week in Australia, a man on the beach could be turned into a disaster: It 's been attacked by a shark in seven-foot bronze whaler while surfing about 100 meters in Sydney Bronte Beach.
Fortunately, the man was Letcha Simon, quiet and "pushed the board at [the shark feels] like a barge pole." After two bites of the Finns, swimming and surfing shark ashore Letcha.
"It 's been only a few seconds to about 10 or 15 I expect a wave, but it seemedeternity, "said Letcha.
One might think that this shark attack style would keep Letcha on earth, at least for the rest of the day, but said the lifeguard, is back after 30 minutes to navigate the board replacement in hand, ready.
Afraid to go in the water?
How likely you are alone "Jaws" while wading in the surf or diving with some angel fish come from?
According to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), 1909 confirmed shark attacksoccurs worldwide, 1580-2003! Of these, 737 happened in the U.S., and 38 people died later. Hardly alarming numbers, but the actual number of shark attacks is not really known because many areas are kept under wraps so tourism is not affected.
unprovoked shark attacks, the kind where a shark in its natural habitat (living) of persons without apparent reason, seem to be increasing, though, say the researchers behind ISAF.
In 2004,were 61 unprovoked shark attacks recorded worldwide (seven were fatal), compared to 57 in 2003 Overall, this number has grown over the past 100 years and more people were attacked in 1990 than in any other decade (and so far it seems that the current decade to break last years record).
***** The possibility of being attacked by a shark? 1000000-11.5000000, says the International Shark Attack File. Killed by a shark? 0 in 264.1 million. The risk of drowning, for comparison? 1in 2 million. *****
Note, however, that if you're in a shark attack as "'s caused" the attack will not be included in the count involved. What is a shark attack or an attack that caused no "without foundation"? These include:
* Sharks and divers in public aquaria or research holding pens
* "Damage clean" people already dead (usually the victims of drowning)
* Attacks on boats
* Attacks, in which a contact person starts with a shark(As a diver grabbing a shark)
Why shark attacks are increasing? And 'less complicated than you might think ... The researchers say in ISAF, it is because people spend more time in water.
Where are the most shark attacks?
Although pictures of Great White's slipping through the Great Barrier Reef in Australia could occur, attacks occur most sharks in North American waters. In the U.S., most shark attacks happen often in Florida and then:
*California
* Texas
* Hawaii
* North Carolina
* Alabama, Oregon and South Carolina (tied)
Worldwide, the second North American waters, attacks occur most shark:
* Australia
* Brazil
* South Africa
* La Réunion (Indian Ocean)
* The Bahamas, Cuba, Egypt, Fiji, New Zealand and Venezuela (tied)
***** In the U.S., most likely killed by a deer (by accident), like a dog, snake or mountain lionThis is a shark. *****
Prevent Shark Attacks
First of all, if you want to be sure a shark will attack ... not to go overboard. Next on the list, do not enter the water when you see a shark, and then go to no, if you are bleeding-sharks are also small amounts of blood from far away (this applies also to recognize menstruating women). The Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department offers these other shark safety tips:
* Swim inGroups-sharks are more likely than one person, only the attack.
* Do not swim too far from shore (if you're away from help and more isolated).
* Do not enter the water at night or at dusk, when sharks are most active.
* Forget Jewels, a shark may be confused with shiny shiny fish scales.
* Do not swim in areas where commercial fishing or sport where you use frequently bait (used in the case of seabirds diving is probably the case).
*Do not swim if you are not as uneven tan lines tan-sharks! (Seriously, the contrast could be drawn).
* The same goes for brightly colored clothing-sharks may be attracted to him.
* Do not bathe or swim with pets (who may thrash around and pull a shark).
* Be careful around steep slopes or when between sandbars (these are two areas sharks love).
What to do if a shark attacks
In the unlikely event that a shark attack ... Swimming ... andquickly. Seriously, if you see a shark the best thing to do to stay calm and swim quickly but smoothly, to the shore or surface.
Actually if the shark attacks, you should first try to use the tip of his nose (whatever you carry a spear room or if you are diving, a surfboard as Letcha have, or your own HIT). The shark was gone long enough for you calmly, but quickly turn away (note gloomy side: if you can not escape, and the shark comes back, takewill always be less effective on the nose).
When the shark bites and you will be placed in the mouth, as aggressive as you can. Go to the sensitive areas of the eyes and gill openings, and press the shark, hard. "Do not play dead", as this will not help. As soon as the shark releases the water more quickly (not hang around because once there's blood in the water, the shark probably return to attack again).
The odds are very, very small, tooka shark, though, so do not be a Hollywood version of a man-eating shark (or the disturbing images from the film "Open Water") have you think of surfing.
If it makes you feel better, there are many other things to worry about when you're on the beach, which are more likely to occur in a shark attack ... Get things like dehydration, jellyfish stings and race, wedged cut his foot on a seashell, sunburn and sand in private places, to name onlyfew.
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Swell
Seattle Post-Intelligencer 19th April 2005
International Shark Attack File
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