The 12 keys that can save your life when you swim in shark habitat

If you find yourself swimming in the sea, there is always the possibility that there is also a shark sharing your waters, after all, that's where they live. This does not always mean that you will always be in trouble, especially if you act responsibly, from prevention to informed response to an encounter. We consulted several experts in these animals and these are the best tips for humans and sharks to live together harmoniously in the sea.

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First, to reduce your chances of even running into one of these sharks, it is recommended to avoid cloudy water and especially where there are drainage outlets. Because the waste attracts small fish that concentrate there to eat and consequently attract sharks.

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If where you swim you notice that fish and other marine fauna begin to behave erratically, get out of the water immediately. That may be a sign that they've detected their predator approaching, and you don't want to stay to confirm it.

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Always be sure to swim, dive or practice water activities such as surfing in groups. Shark attacks often happen to individuals who find themselves alone because sharks confuse them with a natural prey, an animal that can be eaten. If you are with a group of people, this confusion is avoided.

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Always keep your hands close to your torso so you don't confuse them with a fish and end up getting an easily preventable bite. Never turn your back on him or try to run away, for you will give him the wrong message and could provoke persecution.

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Your dress could also affect your chances of an unfortunate encounter. Remove all your metal accessories before diving as the shine may be confused with that of some fish scales. Sharks do not see well but they do detect contrasts so very contrasting colored clothing could also capture their attention.

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If you are diving and encounter a shark, you must stay still and calm. Chances are, they're curious animals and their sight is not their best sense.

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Always stay close to your dive buddy as he is much less likely to attack a' shoal' of humans. Keep your backside to back and if you don't have the time to go out, get up against any structure like rocks or reefs so you have less direction from which to appear.

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If you're fishing and you have your fish or bait in your hand, get rid of it quickly and take a very slow distance; surely that's exactly what attracted him in the first place and that's all he cares about. Try not to panic or make sudden movements.

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If a shark becomes too interested in you and is agitated - with abrupt swaying movements, stooping like a cat or flapping its guts - the best thing you can do is to get out of the water quickly but docile, without taking it out of your sight.

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If the animal strikes at you, you should try to hit the nose where it has the highest concentration of sensory receptors and that will cause desire to move away, without hurting either of them. As he walks away, take advantage of that opportunity to get out of the water immediately. If you return to attack you must repeat the same technique, always trying to get out of the water because your defense will be less and less effective.

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In case you do end up in the jaws of a shark, you must put all your energy into trying to escape with firm and strong blows. Playing dead doesn't work in this case. Aim movements at the face and eyes. Some specialists claim that cutting the animal could create an opportunity for the person to release it temporarily so that it can escape. Water outflow should be immediate because blood in the water will alert other sharks in the area.

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It is recommended to those who will dive in places where the presence of sharks is already known, always submerge with some kind of sharps element that should only be used in case of emergency before an attack.