| It is summertime and there is a lot of people at | | | | shark being the most aggressive. |
| the beach. Most beaches are safe but there are | | | | Ranked as the number one spot for sharks is |
| several in the U.S. that have been known for | | | | Volusia County in Florida. New Smyrna Beach is |
| shark attacks. Although these attacks are | | | | known as the "shark capital of the world." |
| uncommon, it is good to be aware of what | | | | Although there is a high incidence of shark bites, |
| beaches may have them in the area. | | | | most bites are mild and not fatal. |
| The first beach is Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. | | | | If attacked by shark, here are some tips for |
| There are about forty species of sharks native to | | | | survival. |
| the South Carolina waters. Some are docile and | | | | - Don't play dead and try to get away as fast as |
| some can be aggressive. The more people in the | | | | you can. |
| water, the better the chance of an attack. | | | | - Try to hit the shark on the nose |
| In California, there is an area called the Red | | | | - Go for the eyes and gills on the shark. |
| Triangle. The red triangle extends between Point | | | | - If a shark is approaching, stay still and quiet. |
| Reyes and Monterey Bay to past the Farallon | | | | - Try to back up against a reef or piling. |
| Islands. Due to the large seal population in the | | | | - Shout to get other peoples attention. |
| area, it attracts the great white shark. The area | | | | - Keep pets out of the water. |
| includes Bolinas and Stinson beach. | | | | - If bleeding, do not go into the water. |
| Another area is Brevard County, Florida, home of | | | | - If fish and turtles are acting strange, a shark |
| the space center at Cape Canaveral and Cocoa | | | | maybe around. |
| and Melbourne beach. The area is also dangerous | | | | - Swim with a buddy and not at night. |
| due to rip currents and intense lightening. | | | | - Do not go in unknown waters. |
| The beaches of the Hawaiian Islands are another | | | | - Do not wear bright colors or jewelry. |
| area where sharks can be found. There are about | | | | - Research the area to see if sharks are usually |
| forty species of shark in the islands with the tiger | | | | present. |