Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Protection
• Method 2 of 3: Fighting a shark
• Method 3 of 3: Swim away and find help
• Tips
• Warnings

Sharks rarely attack, but when they do, it leads to serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Scientists don't believe sharks attack humans to eat them. Rather, they bite our flesh because they are curious to know what kind of animals we are - like dogs like to sniff new friends, only shark curiosity turns out to be deadly. To avoid injury, it is best to stay away from shark habitats. But if you happen to wander into shark-infested waters, you should have an idea of ​​what to do on the spot.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Protection

1. 1 Keep your eyes on the shark. Sharks have several types of attacks. Sometimes they float on the surface, sometimes they circle for a while before attacking, and sometimes they sneak up from behind and attack unexpectedly. To protect yourself from the shark, you need to know exactly where it is. Therefore, watch her even if you are devising an escape plan.
2. 2 Remain calm and do not make sudden movements. When you first spot a shark, there is a chance it will simply float away from you. You will not be able to overtake the shark, so do not try to dash to safety unless you are already very close to the shore. It is important to remain reasonable so that you can assess the situation at all times and understand how to get to a safe place.
   • Swim slowly to the boat or shore, whichever is closer. Do not wave your arms and legs as you swim.
   • Don't get in the way of the shark. If you are between a shark and the open ocean, swim to the side.
   • Don't turn your back on the shark. Remember, you must always keep an eye on her.
3. 3 Take a defensive stance. If you can't get out of the water right away, try to reduce the possible angles of the shark's attack. If you are in shallow water, keep your feet on the bottom. Slowly retreat to reefs, rocks or rocky landfalls - any hard surface so that the shark cannot attack from all directions. Thus, you only have to defend yourself from the front.
   • If you are diving close to shore, you may need to go deeper to find reefs or rocks on the ocean floor.
   • In open water, turn your back to other swimmers or divers to help you see and defend against the shark.

Method 2 of 3: Fighting a shark

1. 1 Hit the shark in the face and gills. Playing dead is not in front of an aggressive shark. The best way is to show her that you are a strong opponent and a real threat. Typically, a hard blow to the gills, eyes, or muzzle will cause it to retreat. These are really the only vulnerable areas of the shark.
   • If you have a spear gun or harpoon, use it! Aim for the head, especially the eyes and gills.
   • If you don't have a weapon, improvise. Use any inanimate object, such as a camera or rock, to ward off the shark.
   • If there is nothing around you, use your body. Aim the shark in the eyes and gills with your fists, elbows, knees and legs.
2. 2 Keep fighting if the shark resists. Hit the eyes and gills with long, hard blows. Do not swing before hitting, as this will not give you extra strength underwater. You can also scratch the shark's eyes and gills. Keep doing this until the shark leaves you alone.

Method 3 of 3: Swim away and find help

1. 1 Get out of the water. Even if the shark swam away from you, this does not mean that you are safe while you are in the water. Sharks can leave you for a while, and then return to continue the attack. Get ashore or on the boat as soon as possible.
   • If the boat is nearby, shout quietly but loudly for them to come to your aid. Be as still as possible while waiting for the shark to actively attack you, and climb into the boat as quickly as possible as soon as it comes to you.
   • If you are close to shore, swim quickly but smoothly. The swing of the arms will only attract the shark's attention and disperse the blood, which will attract the shark even more. Swim in reverse breaststroke as other styles generate more splashes.
2. 2 Get medical attention. If you are bitten, seek help as soon as possible. Depending on where you are bitten, a lot of blood loss can occur. Therefore, take appropriate measures right away to stop the bleeding. Even if the wounds seem minor to you, be sure to see a doctor for a checkup. Remain calm until you see your doctor so that your blood does not run high.

Tips

• Be mindful of your surroundings. Sharks often hunt near rocks and shores. If you see fish jumping out of the water frequently, it means that there is a predator nearby. Possibly a shark.
• Do not block the path of the shark to the ocean. She can take it as a challenge.
• Do not wear brightly colored jewelry and watches. This attracts sharks.
• Remember to breathe when fighting a shark. You need oxygen to be strong enough to fight the shark and swim to the shore or boat.
• Do not give up. The longer you fight, the more chances that the shark will surrender first and swim away in search of easier prey.
• Remember not to make sudden movements. This will attract the shark as it reacts to movement.
• Stay on the surface of the water.
• Remain calm and calmly swim to the shore or to something near you so that you can rest without being in the water and then call for help.
• Make sure you are trying to get your blood to clot. This way you will not waste a lot of energy and blood.

Warnings

• Never provoke a shark or deliberately put yourself in a position in which you are likely to be attacked.