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For your next pool party have you considered a remote controlled Shark to place in the water to prey upon your friends? The remote controlled Shark is capable of a wide range of movement and accurately reflects the motions of one of the waters deadliest creatures.

 The shark can swim up to 40′ from its handheld remote unit which is also submersible, allowing you to swim with your shark.

Certainly a great idea for all you Shark lovers out there! You can choose Red or Blue as the color for your new pet when you order it!

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I read with interest an article about a drunk Australian that jumped into the water and “Attacked” a Bronze Whaler Shark! From what I understand he climbed down a ladder from the jetty, silently crept up behind the shark and grabbed it by the tail - backing off only when the Shark attempted to bite him. The Aussie escaped unscathed from his experience, what a pity noone caught it on camera! Read the Full article… Liquid Courage Nets Shark

“It’s not something I’d recommend to do. When I sobered up I thought about it and I said, ‘I’m a bit of an idiot doing it’,” he said.

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There is a product on the market for all you surfers out there that you can purchase that claims to help protect you from Sharks. I first came across this product on the SurferMag Message Board.

The Shark Shield SURF generates an electrical field that is detected by the shark through its sensory receptors, known as the Ampullae of Lorenzini, found on the snouts of sharks. Once detected by the shark’s sensors, the field causes muscular spasms that result in the shark being deterred from the area. The field is projected from electrodes in the tail of the unit that trail off the back of the surfboard, much like a legrope. This creates an elliptical field that surrounds the user with a shark safe zone that is up to eight meters in diameter.

There is more information to be found on Shark Shields Website however from what I understand it emits a kind of electromagnetic field that makes the Shark feel uncomfortable when within it. How this stops a Shark from barging in at 50 miles an hour and chewing your leg off I am not sure, however I would certainly use the product if I was surfing in Shark infested waters.

You can view more about the shark shield on the video below. Be safe out there - Rob

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I have often wondered how I would react if I happened to be attacked by a Shark whilst in the water. It is best to be at least mentally prepared for this type of event, especially if you happen to be a regular ocean swimmer, or the most common of human prey for Sharks a surfer. We look at 7 ways that we can avoid Sharks and hopefully escape if attacked by one.

• Don’t swim in the ocean at dusk or dawn, this is when sharks feed, if you don’t want to be on the menu keep clear of the ocean at this time.
• Don’t swim while bleeding. If cut yourself on a shell or something while in the water - get out fast.
• If you notice offal, fish guts, barley or similar in the water it could mean that someone is trying to attract fish - remembers Sharks are fish, very big and nasty fish so clear out of the water fast and find somewhere else to swim - e.g a lake!
• If you are attacked by a Shark immediately fight back specifically going for the eyes gills and the nose. Sharks are looking for an easy snack, and probably don’t expect you to fight back - remember your life depends on it.
• Try not to thrash about to much in the water - if you do you stand the chance of being mistaken for a wounded or sick Seal - a tasty snack for a hungry Shark.
• Avoid areas where sharks commonly feedÂ
• Remain calm when faced with a curious shark - don’t make any sudden movements, just swim steadily away.

Remember that Sharks are not the brightest of creatures, they do however have keen senses of sight, hearing and smell - by following the previous Shark aversion and retaliatory methods there is little to no chance that you will ever be eaten by a Shark. If you do get attacked but manage to survive, please share your story.

Be careful out there!

Rob

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Following on from 2 recent Shark attacks in NSW in recent weeks, a number of sightings of what could well be a 4.5 meter Great White has swimmers and life guards taking extra precautions in Botany Bay - NSW. The below quote is from an article in the Sydney Morning Herald Lifesaver patrols increased after shark spotted

 The shark is believed to have killed a dog and a pelican at Frenchmans Bay, in Sydney’s south, which is now being patrolled by lifesavers in the mornings.

Bondi Beach was actually closed for 15 minutes yesterday morning after a Shark Sighting - it would take a lot more bravery than I have to go swimming 15 minutes after a Shark sighting!

Also at Palm Beach Florida today there was a Sign up Saying…

“No swimming (large fish).”

 This was because of a massive invasion of Sharks that often happens around this time of the year.

 The large fish, to be exact, were hundreds of bull sharks and lemon sharks seen swimming along the surf, the sand bar and farther out in the Atlantic Ocean.

We saw the news about the Florida Shark invasion on the PalmBeachPost.com website. If you have heard of any shark stories that are based on fact, or have any up to date Shark stories, please let us know about them.

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