Diving with Sharks FAQ > General > What should I do if a shark gets too close for comfort?
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Most of the sharks I have dived with appear to be easily intimidated by aggressive movements and gestures made in their direction and by a well timed ‘yell’ or loud shout underwater. if you feel that a shark is coming in too close and you are starting to feel uncomfortable, swim aggressively towards it or shout at it underwater, or both. It appears that with sharks, the ‘fight’ reflex is more useful as a deterrent than the ‘flight’ reflex.
Last updated on Jan 13, 2008 by Roger Horrocks