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- Do not wonder too far from shore --- this isolates an
individual and additionally places one far away from assistance.
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- Avoid being in the water during darkness or twilight hours when
sharks are most active and have a competitive sensory advantage.
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- Do not enter the water if bleeding from an open wound or if
menstruating --- a shark's olfactory ability is acute.
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- Wearing shiny jewelry is discouraged because the reflected
light resembles the sheen of fish scales.
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- Avoid waters with known effluents or sewage and those being
used by sport or commercial fisherman, especially if there are signs of bait fishes or
feeding activity. Diving seabirds are good indicators of such action.
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- Sightings of porpoises do not indicate the absence of sharks
--- both often eat the same food items.
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- Use extra caution when waters are murky and avoid uneven
tanning and bright colored clothing --- sharks see contrast particularly well.
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- Refrain from excess splashing and do not allow pets in the
water because of their erratic movements.
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- Exercise caution when occupying the area between sandbars or
near steep drop-offs --- these are favorite hangouts for sharks.
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- Do not enter the water if sharks are known to be present and
evacuate the water if sharks are seen while there.
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