adventurelarry
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When ever I mention that I'm going diving I have co-workers that express concern about sharks. Of course, sharks are scary predators, but on land if you're backpacking you might run into a bear (I have on numberous occassions) so it's essentially the same thing. I understand that a lot of shark attacks are on non-divers (surfers, etc.).
I'm wondering though, if I did see a shark, what would be the best course of action to take? Should I head down to the bottom and hang out until it's gone or get to the surface and back on the boat?
The day after I got my check-off dives, in Florida, a buddy took me diving for lobster. What a great experience for a new diver. When I was low on air my buddy just signaled for me to head up, alone. When I did my safety stop I felt like "fish bait" just hanging out by myself. Should I look up, look down, behind me, above me, below me?
What should I do if I see a sharK?
I'm wondering though, if I did see a shark, what would be the best course of action to take? Should I head down to the bottom and hang out until it's gone or get to the surface and back on the boat?
The day after I got my check-off dives, in Florida, a buddy took me diving for lobster. What a great experience for a new diver. When I was low on air my buddy just signaled for me to head up, alone. When I did my safety stop I felt like "fish bait" just hanging out by myself. Should I look up, look down, behind me, above me, below me?
What should I do if I see a sharK?