Shark attacks in Hawaii

I kept hearing from people how dangerous sharks are in Hawaii but was not really sure how true this was. So I went looking around the internet and found my answer. There is an about.com article that says that on average there are between 1 and 6 shark attacks per year in Hawaii. As you can imagine if you are a seasoned traveler to Hawaii there are more and more people going and going into the ocean in Hawaii and there is no real increase in the number of people being attacked by sharks.

How to avoid a shark attack

One thing is for certain, sharks like to stay away from people so it is important to travel in packs with other swimmers. Another thing that is important to be aware of is that in areas where there are seals sharks will eat seals. From under the water a person on a surfboard will resemble a seal so that is one of the real reasons why surfers get attacked by sharks.

There are a few other things that you can do to avoid being bitten by sharks. Don’t wear shiny jewelery that makes you look like bait, or go in the water at night. Also it is important to be careful of where you are swimming, if you swim alone in an area where there are a lot of small fish that are food for the sharks.

Really, it is very rare in most places to be attacked by sharks. As long as you are careful and aware of your surroundings you should be safe in the water.