Shark Attack or Shark Bite Medical Authors: Frederick Hecht, MD,
FAAP, FACMG, and Cynde Lee, BS, MEd Medical Editor: Benjamin C
Wedro, MD, According to the International Shark Attack File,
"The number of shark attacks overall increased from 63 in 2006
to 71 in 2007." Their theory as to the increase in attacks is
the increase in people entering the water. As a society, people
are generally more active at the beach now; it's no longer just
a place to get a tan. The beach enthusiast today is active;
surfing, body surfing, boogie boarding, swimming, Most shark
attacks are not feeding events. Sharks generally bite or attack
people by mistake, thinking they are prey. To decrease the
chance of becoming a victim of a shark attack, observe the
following rules: - Always swim in a group. Sharks most often
attack lone individuals. - Don't wander too far from shore.
Doing so isolates you and places you away from assistance. -
Avoid the water at night, dawn, or dusk. Many sharks are most
active at these times and are bette