While
statistics show that shark bite incidents remain very rare, there is
always a level of risk involved whenever you enter the ocean.
We cannot always control the
natural environment, but we can control our behaviour to minimise
these risks. As more people enter the ocean, it is inevitable that
more encounters with aquatic animals will occur. In some of these
encounters, sharks will interact with humans, and occasionally some
people will get bitten. To minimise the risk of having a negative
encounter with a shark, it is essential that we increase our
knowledge of shark behaviour and their biology.
Based on what
we know about the factors surrounding shark bite incidents, the
following Shark Safe Tips should be considered the next time you
enter the ocean to reduce your risk: