With a Brit having recently died after being attacked by a shark in the Seychelles, there will always be a flurry of media attention around the incident. Normally these articles revolve around assumption, personal accounts, impact on tourism and worst of all, the hunting of the shark.
However the beeb has a good article that is neither knee-jerk, unfounded or sensational, one that is based around research and personal experience from someone in the know.
Beeb article
Having dived with many types of sharks it is good to see a level headed and accurate report. The side articles also contain some relevant information that I can personally relate to, after being followed by a 3m oceanic silvertip.
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| Quote: Keeping eye-contact with some sharks will make them reluctant to approach. Never turn your back on the shark. Sharks communicate visually. You can often tell a shark's disposition by its body language. An aggressive shark accentuates its body posture. A relaxed shark looks languid. Sharks can be aggressive. Never antagonise a shark or allow it to feel threatened. Equally, don't let it dominate you. If you're in its world, give it the respect it deserves. If a shark looks grumpy, get out of the water. | |
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