Scuba diving is an incredible experience. You descend into the depths of the ocean, surrounded by a peaceful world where you can see fascinating creatures that are usually hidden from sight. But what about sharks? Scuba divers have to be aware of the possibility that they may encounter sharks while under water, but what makes them want to attack humans? How can you protect yourself from shark attacks while scuba diving?
Sharks are not really attracted to blood
Contrary to popular belief, sharks aren’t really all that attracted to blood. Blood just doesn’t taste very good and it’s not a good source of nutrition for them. In fact, most sharks are repelled by the smell of human blood.
This is because humans have a lot of iron in their blood, which makes it taste bitter and metallic—not something sharks enjoy eating. Sharks have been known to attack people who are bleeding out after an injury or childbirth but usually only because they can smell the blood from a long distance away, not because they’re specifically seeking out a source of food (the same goes for injured animals like dolphins).
Sharks have well-developed senses of smell, vision, touch and hearing.
Their sense of smell is so acute that they can detect a drop of blood in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Sharks also have a well-developed sense of sight. Their eyes are similar to those of humans, with about 100 million rod cells and 5 million cone cells giving them excellent vision in both low light and bright conditions. They have been known to attack prey at night on moonless nights, even though it is more difficult to do so when there’s no light source available!
Sharks also have an acute hearing ability that allows them to detect prey from great distances away using sound vibrations in the water (that is one reason why they don’t attack divers).
In most cases, a shark’s interest in a person is temporary.
There are many reasons why sharks don’t attack divers. In most cases, a shark’s interest in a person is temporary.
A shark’s senses are highly acute and well-developed, so it would be easy for them to detect any unusual odor or unfamiliar sight. If you’ve ever been in the water with sharks, you know they have an almost uncanny ability to know exactly where you are at all times—and if your presence starts interfering with their environment (by disturbing the bottom or otherwise swimming too quickly) they will most likely leave the area until you’re gone.
In addition to their sense of smell, sharks also have excellent eyesight and hearing; both of which can help them detect potential threats from afar—including humans!
The best way to avoid an attack is to stay out of their environment.
If you’re worried about a shark attack, the best way to avoid it is to stay out of their environment. Sharks are very territorial and will attack if they feel threatened. If you are attacked by a shark, get out of the water quickly.
Understanding these principles can help you avoid shark attacks while scuba diving.
As you can see, the best way to avoid an attack is to stay out of their environment.
It’s important to understand that sharks do not hunt humans and generally do not attack them.
Sharks are not attracted to blood, so bleeding after an accident or injury won’t make a shark more likely to attack you.
Conclusion
By understanding these principles and staying calm, you can have a much better chance at avoiding a shark attack while scuba diving.