What to Do If You Are Attacked by a Shark, According to a Fur Seal
In this series, the survivors are attacked by wild animals: sharks . Although the probability that something will happen , much less than the probability of a dog attack , you never know, especially if you are engaged in surfing, swimming or diving in the open waters. We hope you never have to use these tips, but here’s what you should know.
Probably the most important thing you can do is not put yourself in such a dire situation in the first place. River estuaries and waters with fishing boats nearby are likely shark attack sites. And again, think about being in the water early in the morning and late at night when visibility is low.
If you get caught up in the Jaws scenario, seasoned survival expert and former SEAL Team Six member Clint Emersonexplains in this Business Insider video that sharks tend to attack from the bottom up, which means they’ll swim under you earlier. … flying up. In the water, however, you have little chance of moving fast enough to hit or kick the shark. In fact, if you rush about in wild panic, the shark may be even more interested in it.
Richard Pearce, shark expert and former chairman of the Shark Trust , told CNN that you should always look in the eye, which interferes with the shark’s natural tendency to ambush you. If possible, try to snuggle up to something (a coral reef or a boat) so the shark doesn’t slip away from you.
When it comes to protection, Emerson advises sticking your thumbs in the shark’s eyes, or sticking your fingers through the gill holes and trying to rip them apart. If you have anything like a waterproof selfie stick, use it as a weapon. Most of us are not trained badass, however, so in such a stressful situation, probably all you can do is stay calm and try to slowly swim back to shore.