07/30/2022
Shark week fun fact!! 🧐 Wishing everyone a Happy Shark Week, and Safe Swimming! 🦈🌊
Water Smart version of SHARK WEEK!
Did you know that beachgoers are more than 100x’s more likely to die from drowning than from a shark attack?!?
According to statistics kept by the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack Files…we face much greater risks when you go swimming in the ocean from rip currents, undertows, and even lightning, which kill more people than sharks ever do.
Stay informed but focus on what is important!
As for shark safety the experts say:
-Stay out of the food chain (be alert for birds diving into the water at schools of fish or fish jumping out of the water, don’t swim near seals or seal lions - their natural prey)
-Don’t swim near piers or fishing areas (since bait can attract sharks)
-Stay shallow, don’t go too far from shore and don’t swim alone
-Remove shiny jewelry (the reflection can look like fish scales)
-Swim in lifeguarded areas and read posted signs and warnings
Remember, in natural water we are dealing with Mother Nature which is always dynamic and powerful. Make sure you have a plan and layers in place to protect everyone from drowning!
Happy Shark Week (water smart style)!
Stay safe! Stay smart!
💙, ALIVE Solutions
