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Carefully pick where you enjoy the water and always swim between the flags. Flagged areas are patrolled by  trained lifeguards that are on watch for shark activity. 

Shark interactions and fatilities at patrolled beaches are significantly lower than non-patrolled beaches, as these areas also have immediate access to medical treatment.

Avoid using the water at dawn and dusk, due to heightened activty and low visibilty. 

Shark species like the bull and tiger shark, are more active during dawn and dusk. Other species also commonly utilise the shallower in-shore region to feed during this time.

Do not swim in waters that are commonly used for recreational or commercial fishing. 

These areas are baited with fish, and therefore attract sharks. Fishing areas commonly have more shark activity.

SCP beaches are fishing areas. 

Ensure that you are only swimming in clear waters where you can see what is around you. Avoid murky or dirty water.

Sharks heavily rely on their sight when hunting, so only remain in water where you can see your surrondings to avoid unwanted interactions.

Refrain from any water activity after high rain or floods. 

After heavy rainfall,  large amounts of storm water runoff enters into the ocean, not only introducing contaminents, but churning up nutrients in the water column. 

Not only does this process create poor water visibility, but also attracts more shark activity.

Steer clear of swimming within close proximity to  river mouths, canals or harbours. 

These locations can be hotspot aggregation sites for bull sharks, being a safe environment for their young. 

River and canal environments are generally quite murky, and  can host large numbers of bull sharks.

Buddy up with friends when entering the water. 

Sharks are stealth predators, typically hunting using the element of suprise from the behind or below. 

Sharks are more likely to observe and avoid a group of people, over a single individual. 

Being with friends also provides extra eyes and help.

 Consider using a personal electronic deterrent device like the Shark Banz or Shark Shield, when entering the water. 

This device is a highly-effective and environmentally-friendly shark deterrent that creates an electronic field around the user. 

This band can be placed onto a surfboard, scuba tank, fins, or simply worn on the ankle or wrist.