10 tips to avoid shark attack

1. Watch the clock: Sharks feed most often at twilight and at night. Avoid swimming in the ocean during those times.
2. Avoid bleeding in water: Yes, it's true, blood draws sharks. If you have a fresh cut that's bleeding, or if you've accidentally cut yourself on corral or something else in the water, you need to stay on the beach. Also, menstruating woman should avoid swimming.
3. Animal signs: Other sea creatures know when sharks are approaching. If you see a school of fish jumping into the air, that means you need to head to the beach because those fish are trying to avoid a shark. Other animals to watch are sea turtles and seals because they will try to flee an area when they know a shark is coming for lunch.
4. Don't wear bright colors: Sharks can't see real well, so anything bright will catch their attention, especially shiny objects. So don't wear jewelry in the water. And try to avoid wearing bright colors like yellow and orange.
5. Keep your eyes open: If you see a dorsal fin out in the water, you obviously shouldn't go swimming. Also pay attention to any beach signs posted that warn of sharks. Heed those warnings.
6. Don't swim alone: Swim with at least one person, but it's even better if you're swimming with a large group of people. Because sharks can't see very well, they are less likely to attack a group of swimmers because it may appear to be one large creature to the shark. Also, much like lions, sharks have a tendency to go after any creature that has strayed from the pack because it looks like easy pickings.
7. Scuba diving: Avoid diving near any seals. That wet suit makes you look like a seal, and possibly so do your swimming motions.
8. Remain calm: This is obviously easier said than done, but if you should spot a shark near you in the water, try to stay calm. Panic will attract the shark, especially sharp movements of kicking and swinging of the arms.
9. Listen: Keep your ears open. If you hear someone yell "shark," try not to panic and head to the shore.
10. Avoid murky water: If the water where you plan to swim looks muddy or cloudy, don't go swimming there. Remember sharks can't see real well, so in murky water they're more likely to bite into anything they sense.

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