DiveBen
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There has been much discussed on SB concerning shark attacks, and actions a diver can take which may minimize the chances of an attack, especially when a nearby shark is sighted. Im sure these scenarios play out in most, if not all, divers minds at some time or another. I myself have been made more comfortable and confident about what actions I should take, because of the information I have garnered from SB. I play out scenarios in my mind, so that if I encountered a shark in my vicinity, the situation will feel somewhat familiar, I will remember what I should do to minimize the possibility of an attack, and not overreact.
Now, to the heart of my thread. The scenario I am least comfortable with, in terms of how to respond, is the unlikely scenario in which a shark grabs a hold of me or my buddy (my 16 year old son). The scenario is other than a hit and run where I do not even see it coming, since in that scenario it would probably be over faster than I could respond. In this scenario, you would have enough time to reach for the weapon to fight with, in case you are grabbed. When I play this scenario out in my mind, I cant help but try to visualize something more to fight with, other than my hands, or potentially my little BC knife (yeah, I know). I guess Im looking for thoughts concerning options of practical weapons (yeah, I know) which may provide a stronger response, in the event that a shark were to grab a diver, as mentioned above.
This is just a what-if scenario. My diving is not dominated or overshadowed by fear and thoughts concerning shark attacks. I do recognize the low probability concerning such an event. This is just one of those things that I wonder about sometimes, and I would suspect that many other divers do also, on occasion.
Ben
Now, to the heart of my thread. The scenario I am least comfortable with, in terms of how to respond, is the unlikely scenario in which a shark grabs a hold of me or my buddy (my 16 year old son). The scenario is other than a hit and run where I do not even see it coming, since in that scenario it would probably be over faster than I could respond. In this scenario, you would have enough time to reach for the weapon to fight with, in case you are grabbed. When I play this scenario out in my mind, I cant help but try to visualize something more to fight with, other than my hands, or potentially my little BC knife (yeah, I know). I guess Im looking for thoughts concerning options of practical weapons (yeah, I know) which may provide a stronger response, in the event that a shark were to grab a diver, as mentioned above.
This is just a what-if scenario. My diving is not dominated or overshadowed by fear and thoughts concerning shark attacks. I do recognize the low probability concerning such an event. This is just one of those things that I wonder about sometimes, and I would suspect that many other divers do also, on occasion.
Ben