How do you protect yourself

[Splitlip]

I've found that the best device for keeping sharks away is a camera

:lol:

 

[Diver Dennis]

I simply rely on professional courtesy.

Seriously though, I've found that the best device for keeping sharks away is a camera and a great need for shark photos. I've got lots of pictures of shark butts, but very few shark faces.

Unfortunately Bruce this is very true...

 

[Doc]

BUT WAIT....

Snork! :lol:

Thank you, I needed that.

 

[rawls]

After reading these posts I believe the best choice of action is to dive with a neoprene g-string, the cattle prod and the compressed gas knife. You should be well protected from the ferocious...and may I say very endangered...maneaters....At the very least...Go with the g-string....

 

[djanni]

All you need is a split-fin on 1 foot for speed and a jet-fin on the other for
maneuverability. If threatened, just give a little jig and jive, then duck and run and you'll be fine.

 

[trucker girl]

I fear fishing lures more than I fear sharks. Does that make me stupid?

I also fear the boogey man and the monster under my bed more than I fear sharks.

 

[dkktsunami]

So what kind of protection do you use while exploring the unpredictable and thrilling waters? I've seen various selections of knives and such, and videos with guys holding electric prods. Anyone carry those? Most of the time it seems I see folks completely "unarmed" Wouldn't they feel vulnerable?

Your fellow man is a much greater danger to you than any thing you will meet under water. The drive to the dive site is more dangerous than the dive. The animals are not looking to engage you in combat.

 

[HappyFunBoater]

I've considered what I would do if confronted with an aggressive shark. I would spin around, curl up, and try to put my tank between me and the shark. He might still nip me, but he would also get a mouthful of metal. And I don't think a shark biting a tank is enough to rupture it, assuming he's not a 20ft great white, in which case I'm probably screwed.

What do you think? Would that work?

 

[Splitlip]

I fear fishing lures more than I fear sharks. Does that make me stupid?

I also fear the boogey man and the monster under my bed more than I fear sharks.

Giant squid. That what scare me.

 

[Splitlip]

I've considered what I would do if confronted with an aggressive shark. I would spin around, curl up, and try to put my tank between me and the shark. He might still nip me, but he would also get a mouthful of metal. And I don't think a shark biting a tank is enough to rupture it, assuming he's not a 20ft great white, in which case I'm probably screwed.

What do you think? Would that work?

I really wouldn't bother laying awake at night thinking about it.