A SHARK ATTACK
Your chances of being attacked by
a shark aren’t great—about one in
11.5 million. That said, if you want to
avoid being that one:
Do: Maintain eye contact. Sharks
like to ambush, so turning your
back can be a trigger. Try not to let
the shark get behind you.
Don’t: Create a commotion. Distanc-
ing yourself by swimming backward
slowly is a safer bet.
Do: Stay big ... or go small. If the
shark looks aggressive, try to main-
tain a strong presence. But if it
appears to be just swimming by,
curling up and not causing a scene
could encourage the shark to con-
tinue on its merry way.
Do: Aim for the gills or eyes. If a shark
is attacking you, hitting these sensi-
tive areas with anything you might
have on you, such as a camera or a
snorkel mask, could stun the shark
temporarily and buy you some time.Photographs by Levi Brown
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