In Hurghada, a shark killed a tourist. Here's how to avoid a repeat of the tragedy

In general, sharks are rare. attack on people, even if they are nearby. In 2022according to information American organizations had only 57 unprovoked attacks.

Obviously, you are not in danger of being attacked on the city beach of Sochi, where there are a lot of people, and only small harmless katrans are found. But in other resorts, this no longer seems like a fantasy: on June 8, a tiger shark in Hurghada attacked on a tourist. Unfortunately, this led to the death of a person.

How to Avoid a Shark Attack

Remember how to avoid attacks.

1. Do not swim in river mouthsespecially after rains. After rain, fish are often carried out of the rivers, which attract predators.
2. Stay away from fishing boats. There will always be fish remains and blood next to them, so sharks can swim up to hunt nearby.
3. Don't swim near fishermen. Although there will be less blood next to one fisherman, the shark may still be interested.
4. If you're bleeding, don't go in the water. Of course, this applies to dangerous places. But if there are wounds somewhere, or even just at this moment you are menstruating, then the smell of blood will attract the attention of sharks. They can smell it even at a distance of 1.5 km!
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5. If you cut yourself in the water, go ashore. In this case, it's not just about the sharks, it's also about the fact that you might need help.
6. Avoid schools of fish and seals. Even if the shark had no plans to find a human victim, you should not swim near its hunting grounds.
7. Stay away from large groups of birds and dolphins. If you see them in the water, they may be feeding at that moment. This means that a predator may well want to fight for their prey. And don't rely on the size of a dolphin to scare away a shark - they too become victims.
8. Avoid places where fish and meat production waste gets into the water. This is almost a ready-made bait that attracts sharks.
9. Do not go into the water at dusk and at night. At this time, there are fewer people on the beaches, and sharks come in search of fish.
10. Avoid muddy waters, harbor entrances, canals and steep cliffs. These areas are often visited by predators for the sake of hunting.
11. Wear a non-showy swimsuit. Colors like yellow and orange can attract sharks. As well as shiny jewelry that can gleam and resemble scales.
12. Be calm. Splash less and attract attention, and keep overly active pets on the beach.
13. Find a company. Swimming, surfing or diving is better with other people. Sharks most often attack singles. In addition, a partner can provide assistance.
14. Don't swim too far from shore. This distances you from help and makes you easy prey.
15. If fish or turtles begin to move erratically, leave the water. They may be behaving this way because there is a shark nearby.
16. Get out of the water quickly and calmly if you see a shark. Do not provoke, chase or lure a shark, even a small one.
17. If a shark approaches you, don't draw attention. Until she attacks you, you do not need to make sudden movements. She might lose interest. If you have a catch, release it and calmly sail away.
18. If you feel like something is touching you, get out of the water. You need to make sure you don't get bitten. Sounds like science fiction, but there have been reports that victims of shark bites often feel no pain due to adrenaline.

What to do if you are attacked by a shark

Don't give up and defend yourself. You have a chance to be the winner.

Use whatever is at hand

If an attack is unavoidable, defend yourself with whatever weapons are available: mask, diving equipment, surfboard, harpoon, and other fishing gear. Everything will do. It's not as dangerous as punching and kicking.

Hit sensitive places

Even if you only have arms and legs, try to hit the face, eyes, or gills. Touching them can frighten the shark and make them drop such aggressive prey.

Be aggressive

Do not pretend to be dead, this can be seen as an invitation to a meal. Resist, aggressively wave your arms and legs.

What to do after a shark attack

It is real to survive after a shark attack, so do not panic and try get out of water.

stop the bleeding

If you are bitten, try to stop the bleeding before getting out of the water by applying pressure to the wound. Most sharks won't bite again, but you can't rule it out.

Get to the shore

After the attack, leave the water as quickly and calmly as possible.

Ask for help

Seek immediate medical attention, no matter how minor the injury may seem.

How to help a victim attacked by a shark

If you have a shark in front of your eyes attacked per person:

• Call for help.
• Even before leaving the water, press the vessels with your fingers or apply a tourniquet.
• Get the victim out of the water as soon as possible.
• Protect him from the cold with towels or blankets from the first aid kit to minimize heat loss.
• Don't move the person unnecessarily.