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How do I stay safe from sharks?

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Do not swim in deep areas alone. If you do see one, get out of the water immediately - but don't splash.

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If I see a baby shark, should I still stay away?

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Yes, you should still stay away. No matter how big or how old the shark is, it could attract more to the area.

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Are sharks more likely to be in warm water rather than cold?

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Sharks are more likely to be in warm water. Check the water temperature before getting in. Sharks are more common around summer because of this.

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Are there sharks in Lake Michigan?

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The only known shark that can survive in fresh water is the bull shark; however, the circumstances that one would appear in Lake Michigan are unbelievably low.

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What should I do if I don't know how to swim?

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You shouldn't go into the water if you can't swim, especially not alone. If there is anyone with you, call out for help. If not, remain calm and try to dog paddle to shore.

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Which beaches in the United States don't have sharks?

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No beach is shark free; just check the water's temperature, as warmer water usually attracts more sharks.

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Which sharks am I most likely to see around Turkey?

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You are most likely to see Great Whites.

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Where do you normally find a shark?

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You can pretty much find a shark in any ocean in the world, but they're mostly along the west coast.

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Are there any sharks at Cocoa Beach?

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There were four unprovoked shark attacks in 2015 at Cocoa Beach. It is considered to be one of the top 10 most dangerous beaches in the US. If you fear a potential shark attack, then perhaps before visiting a well known beach, look up previous shark attacks. There’s generally a pattern due to the routes sharks take. A great white might pass Cocoa beach every two years as part of there yearly route. If you see the shark attacks happen generally in October and November, then it might be best to stay in the shallows for that period of time.

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Is it common for sharks to live in lakes?

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No, sharks have gills so they always have to keep moving and their food source would deplete very quickly so they would die very fast in a lake. That's one reason sharks are really hard to keep in aquariums. There are also very few freshwater sharks. Bull sharks can go between fresh and salt water, and river sharks are only found in rivers.

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How common are sharks around San Diego beaches?

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Not very common, but great whites are sometimes present in the deeper water so stick to the shallows.

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Are there sharks in the Mississippi River?

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Sharks can swim from the Gulf of Mexico into the Mississippi and go upstream a bit. However, they won't get too far inland, as they require saltwater.

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How do sharks get to the beach?

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Smaller sharks, such as the bull shark, may get to beaches by swimming in from deeper water in order to chase prey that head toward the beach. They do not come for humans, but come for the natural prey like fish, and may get you confused with that prey.

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Can I be attacked by a shark on the reef?

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Yes, it's possible. Reefs are good hunting areas for sharks.

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Does blood attract sharks?

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Yes. Sharks have great senses of smell and can smell even a small amount of blood in the water.

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How do I know if a shark is coming near me or not?

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If it starts making tight circles around you or passes really close by, it is most likely trying to find out what you are. It might bite you to check, so watch out.

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Can sharks be found around the island of St. Maarten/Martin?

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Yes, they can be found in that geographic location.

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Why do sharks swim in the shallow parts of water?

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Mostly because they are looking for prey, such as stingrays, smaller sharks and bony fish.

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What do I do if I bleed?

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If you are in an area where sharks are prevalent, get out of the water as soon as possible. If the bleeding is severe, do not go in the water at all.

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Are there any sharks in Ireland that I should be worried about?

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No, the water surrounding Ireland is too cold for sharks.

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If there are a lot of people near you at the beach, will a shark still attack?

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It is possible that the shark may attack. But it is very unlikely as a shark is more likely to attack someone who has strayed away from the larger group.

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Where would I be most likely to find one of the most dangerous sharks?

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All sharks are potentially dangerous. Bull sharks are probably the most dangerous and are common all over the world.

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What kind of sharks are around the northeastern US states and what can I do to scare them away?

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Great Whites are pretty common in the Northeast, especially around Cape Cod. I wouldn’t worry to much as sharks are more afraid of you then you are of them.

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How do I find out if there are sharks in my area?

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If you are just visiting, talk with the locals. If you live there, talk with lifeguards or the cops.

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What sharks are in the Bahamas?

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The 4 most common sharks in the Bahamas are oceanic whitetip sharks, tiger sharks, great hammerhead sharks and Caribbean reef sharks.

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