HOW TO SURVIVE ANYTHING!
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A SHARK ATTACK Your chances of being attacked by a shark aren’t great—about one in 11.5 million. That said, if you want to avoid being that one:
Do: Maintain eye contact. Sharks like to ambush, so turning your back can be a trigger. Try not to let the shark get behind you.
Don’t: Create a commotion. Distancing yourself by swimming backward slowly is a safer bet.
Do: Stay big ... or go small. If the shark looks aggressive, try to maintain a strong presence. But if it appears to be just swimming by, curling up and not causing a scene could encourage the shark to continue on its merry way.
Do: Aim for the gills or eyes. If a shark is attacking you, hitting these sensitive areas with anything you might have on you, such as a camera or a snorkel mask, could stun the shark temporarily and buy you some time.