This Show Could Save Your Life

The Oprah Winfrey Show | September 28, 2004

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What To Do if You're in Shark Infested Waters

There's nothing more terrifying than watching someone you love being attacked by a killer—especially when that predator is a ferocious shark. Here are some ways you might outwit this "killing machine":

The best thing you can do is not panic. Every ounce of your willpower and every ounce of your strength must go to fighting for your life.
If a shark has a hold on your body, one of the most vulnerable places you can hit it is in the gills.
Keeping aware of what's happening to you and fighting the shark is the best way to avoid being overcome. Just like a person, a shark can be persuaded to stop attacking you if you connect with it in a place that will cause the shark pain.

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Please note: If you have access to a phone, always call 911 for assistance. The information regarding safety and survival tips are suggestions only. There is no guarantee that these suggested techniques will prevent injury or death.