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One thing people always remember if they hear the word “shark” is that sharks are vicious man eaters, fearsome, have sharp teeth, and are killers. But what we don’t know about sharks is they don’t attack solely because of hunger. They can in fact live for many months without eating. Divers or surfboarders are primarily attacked because of their search for prey. A surfer in a surfboard seems like a sea lion or a seal to a shark, while divers in their black wet suits looks like just other prey to them.

Sharks attack humans when they are provoked or agitated. Also, sharks are attracted to bright colors, splashing waters, and vibrations. One of the most abundant places that contain sharks is the waters of Australia.

Australian waters are said to be populated with different species of sharks, such as the Grey Nurse Sharks and Speartooth Sharks which are both critically endangered species. There are also the Northern River Shark, Whale Shark, and Great White Shark. Shark attacks are actually insignificant compared to the total 120,000 deaths in Australia annually. It would only average to one death per year.

Here are some tips to avoid a possible shark attack.

• Avoid wearing bright clothes like yellow and orange. These colors will definitely attract sharks.
• Please do not entice or tease sharks.
• Sharks have a very good sense of smell, and are easily attracted to the smell of blood. So if you injure yourself, get out of the water immediately. And for women who happen to have their period, for your own sake stay out of the water.
• Murky waters should be avoided.
• Gut feeling is always the best preventive measure. If you feel something isn’t fine then try not to go in to the water. And if you feel something brush you, get out of the water and check it out. A lot of shark attacks lack the sensation of being bitten. Even scientists can’t explain why.
• Be aware of the fishes and turtles around you. If they started to act erratic, then it’s likely there’s a shark in the area.

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• 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Sharks
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