How to survive a shark attack – or better yet, avoid one entirely

CNN — First things first. “Fortunately, humans aren’t on the menu, and also fortunately, sharks tend to avoid people.” Still, there are places you’re more likely to encounter a shark. “Don’t start splashing around – you’re just going to excite, incite and encourage the shark’s interest,” said Peirce. “A shark has got no paws or hands, so if it wants to explore something, the only capability it’s got to do that is to put it in its mouth,” said Peirce. “Let the shark know it’s being watched.” Marine biologists and shark divers Adriana Fragola and Kayleigh Grant show how that eye contact method works with tiger sharks.