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Originally Posted by Victor Reyes
The best shark shield ever is to use the necessary precautions and dive in clear water safe waters. Study your diving sites, know your surroundings. most of the shark attacks occur because of false identification of pray item.
Victor Reyes
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Hiya Victor
The belief of attacks being 'false ID' of prey item is an old myth I'm afraid. That no longer holds true. Researchers of white shark behaviour, and I'm fortunate to know a few of them that work within my line, have now discovered that White Sharks are hugely intellengent and curious animals. They are well aware that a 'foreign item' such as a surfer, swimmer, divers, spearo's etc are not prey, but an intense curiosity causes them to come in for close inspection. Unfortunately, the only way to 'explore' this foreign object is with the mouth, and in the case of a white shark, an exploritory feel can be lethal. Critter cams mounted on white sharks have shown them swimming up to every object in their path, including paper bags, and stopping for a 'look-see'.
In short, the more time that I'm privileged enough to spend around these animals with researchers, the more I'm learning that they have individual personalities, are super- intellegent, and super curious about everything that pops in for a visit. Much like a pedigree dog would be. And like a dog, they WILL read your body language, your fear and your reactions to them, and react accordingly.
Jeff
