

They will also behave very reactionary and may bite if provoked in any way. Their bodies will be curved on their top and side instead of straight. Aggressive sharks will swim faster, in a zig-zag like motion instead of a straighter line, and often swim around a person or object in a sort of circle as opposed to avoiding it. The four criteria for behavior determine are swim speed, swim direction, body language, and proximity to subject.

Always be aware of your surroundings, keep your eye on a shark if you see one, and tell a lifeguard. As a beach goer, it can be difficult to determine the reasoning for an aggressive shark. A shark is classified as aggressive if (1) defensive: reactionary, may bite if provoked or (2) food-motivated: highly aggressive, near prey, hunting related aggression. A shark is classified as non-agreesive if (1) docile: normal behavior or (2) startled: momentarily startled, still non-aggressive. Remember, the lifeguards are very knowledgeable about conditions and are there to help you if you get into trouble. You can find lots of good specific information on local lifeguard websites which by the way… it's always best and safest to recreate at guarded beaches. It's important to always know and understand sea conditions common at any beach you visit. We include some hazards and tips to help keep you safe when you're at the beach. So, to ensure safety for all parties involved it's important for you to know who's front yard you're playing in and how to do so safely, without offending our hosts. As a result we're now regularly seeing large marine predators such as seals, sea lions, dolphins, and sharks that we haven't seen for years along public beaches. Despite historic pollution, degradation, over harvesting and killing of marine life, environmental protections and regulations put in place to restore water quality and protect marine life have been working in many places in California. Sometimes we forget that the beach is a "wild place" with unregulated environmental conditions and wildlife, and it is important to remember that we are guests in someone else's home.

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