Preventing Shark Attacks

If you do come in contact with a shark get out of the water as fast as possible. To avoid an attack here are some precautionary measures to take; stay away from the mouths of rivers after a heavy rains, swim clear of fishing boats, if your bleeding stay on the beach, and stay away if you see large groups of dolphins and seabirds. For more tips you can visit National Geographic.

If you are a big time surf, kayaker or diver you can purchase Shark Shield. This device was developed in 1999. The Shark Shield sends of electrical wave that causes the shark to have uncontrollable muscular spasms when it reach an 8 meter diameter of the device. Since 1999 the device as been updated to become more compacted and much easier to use in water activities.