Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Apr 20th 2005, 7:42 am
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Originally Posted by Joanne
Wot if Im the 3 course meal though??!! 
Jo
Jo
Apr 20th 2005, 7:47 am
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Originally Posted by Bordy
Then I'll swim beside you.
If I go, your coming with me!!
Apr 20th 2005, 8:06 am
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Originally Posted by Joanne
Ive decided, Its now a four course meal and guess who's the 4th If I go, your coming with me!!
If I go, your coming with me!!
Apr 20th 2005, 8:21 am
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Originally Posted by Bordy
I don't go past the paddling stage Jo, I keep the swimming for the pools. Loads of them here with those big slides in them, great fun for us over 40s.
Jo
Apr 20th 2005, 8:43 am
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Originally Posted by Joanne
All your comments have reassured me that we'll be fine, hopefully Its a fear of the unknown I guess and coming from where we do, the nearest we get to anything slightly dangerous is at the zoo
Thanks guys.
Jo
Its a fear of the unknown I guess and coming from where we do, the nearest we get to anything slightly dangerous is at the zoo Thanks guys.
Jo
Even those that live out in the bush it is rare to come across any dangerous creature such as a snake. Out of a population of 20 million only 10-12 people are killed each year by all of Australia's dangerous creatures combined.
Most of these deaths happen in remote parts of the country.
Last edited by wombat42; Apr 20th 2005 at 8:50 am.
Apr 20th 2005, 8:56 am
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Sharks are cool. They are beautiful, elegant, ferocious creatures. People who enter their domain, the sea, take the risk. In their domain we are the intruders. People who are attacked by sharks have only themselves to blame.
Btw, I know someone in South Africa who lost a leg to a great white & he feels the same.
Btw, I know someone in South Africa who lost a leg to a great white & he feels the same.
Apr 20th 2005, 7:20 pm
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Sharks are indeed amazing creatures. The great white is an awe inspiring thing to look at. Even in pictures and movies. I'd really like to go on a boat trip and see one stick it's head out of the water. That would be amazing.
But if somebody came up behind me and did that "saved your life" thing, i'd probably shit my pants right there, then beat the living crap outta them.
But if somebody came up behind me and did that "saved your life" thing, i'd probably shit my pants right there, then beat the living crap outta them.
Apr 20th 2005, 10:38 pm
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
I am also petrified of sharks - always have been. I cannot go in the sea without thinking about it. I just can't believe that the government have stopped the air patrol due to funding (in NSW anyway - don't know about other states)!
I know some people must think it is a stupid thing to worry about but hey, we all have our fears and as you all know they are not easy to overcome.
Sharks are attracted to urine and blood - so never piss in the sea!!!
I know some people must think it is a stupid thing to worry about but hey, we all have our fears and as you all know they are not easy to overcome.
Sharks are attracted to urine and blood - so never piss in the sea!!!
Apr 21st 2005, 6:08 am
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Just want to say a couple of things about shark attacks in Oz.
They are NOT - I repeat NOT blown out of all proportion. It is completely the opposite. (And I'm not trying to wind you up). They are deliberately "hidden" from the public.
Shark attacks in Australia are much more common than people think. I have studied shark attacks down under and discovered how much of a cover up they are. Believe me, the amount of people that go missing whilst surfing, diving etc are all "not just swept out to sea" or "presumed hit by a boat".
There's a chap called Vic Hislop, who's an Aussie who had dedicated his life to finding out about sharks. I've met him and also been to his shark exhibition in Hervey Bay. http://www.ozmagic3.homestead.com/Vi...SharkExpo.html
He proves that in so many cases people have been killed by sharks and councils, governments etc simply cover the story up to maintain tourism. It's amazing.
There are ways to avoid shark attacks, but two very simple ones.
(1) Swim when the sun is out (avoid early morning or evenings)
(2) Swim in safe waters - eg patrolled waters and, if possible, where shark nets are in use.
I can't speak enough about this topic, but believe me, shark attacks in Oz are much more common that 99% of the public believe. The stats you hear about "only 1 attack in 10 years etc etc" are all crap. They mean one recorded attack - ie where people have actually witnessed it and they can't cover the story up.
Trust me, believe me. Do some research on Vic Hislop if you like. But swim in the sea with precaution. Might be the best bit of advice you ever get.
www.mtv120.com
They are NOT - I repeat NOT blown out of all proportion. It is completely the opposite. (And I'm not trying to wind you up). They are deliberately "hidden" from the public.
Shark attacks in Australia are much more common than people think. I have studied shark attacks down under and discovered how much of a cover up they are. Believe me, the amount of people that go missing whilst surfing, diving etc are all "not just swept out to sea" or "presumed hit by a boat".
There's a chap called Vic Hislop, who's an Aussie who had dedicated his life to finding out about sharks. I've met him and also been to his shark exhibition in Hervey Bay. http://www.ozmagic3.homestead.com/Vi...SharkExpo.html
He proves that in so many cases people have been killed by sharks and councils, governments etc simply cover the story up to maintain tourism. It's amazing.
There are ways to avoid shark attacks, but two very simple ones.
(1) Swim when the sun is out (avoid early morning or evenings)
(2) Swim in safe waters - eg patrolled waters and, if possible, where shark nets are in use.
I can't speak enough about this topic, but believe me, shark attacks in Oz are much more common that 99% of the public believe. The stats you hear about "only 1 attack in 10 years etc etc" are all crap. They mean one recorded attack - ie where people have actually witnessed it and they can't cover the story up.
Trust me, believe me. Do some research on Vic Hislop if you like. But swim in the sea with precaution. Might be the best bit of advice you ever get.
www.mtv120.com
Apr 21st 2005, 8:31 am
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Was'nt one of Australia's former Prime Ministers " Harold Holt " eaten by a shark in the 1960's at Portsea in Victoria.
Apr 21st 2005, 7:33 pm
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Stop it man, you're dragging me out of the comfort zone. I was actually beginning to come round. Then i had to google for shark attack stories didn't i. I was doing so well. I feel so dirty
Originally Posted by djdutts
Just want to say a couple of things about shark attacks in Oz.
They are NOT - I repeat NOT blown out of all proportion. It is completely the opposite. (And I'm not trying to wind you up). They are deliberately "hidden" from the public.
Shark attacks in Australia are much more common than people think. I have studied shark attacks down under and discovered how much of a cover up they are. Believe me, the amount of people that go missing whilst surfing, diving etc are all "not just swept out to sea" or "presumed hit by a boat".
There's a chap called Vic Hislop, who's an Aussie who had dedicated his life to finding out about sharks. I've met him and also been to his shark exhibition in Hervey Bay. http://www.ozmagic3.homestead.com/Vi...SharkExpo.html
He proves that in so many cases people have been killed by sharks and councils, governments etc simply cover the story up to maintain tourism. It's amazing.
There are ways to avoid shark attacks, but two very simple ones.
(1) Swim when the sun is out (avoid early morning or evenings)
(2) Swim in safe waters - eg patrolled waters and, if possible, where shark nets are in use.
I can't speak enough about this topic, but believe me, shark attacks in Oz are much more common that 99% of the public believe. The stats you hear about "only 1 attack in 10 years etc etc" are all crap. They mean one recorded attack - ie where people have actually witnessed it and they can't cover the story up.
Trust me, believe me. Do some research on Vic Hislop if you like. But swim in the sea with precaution. Might be the best bit of advice you ever get.
www.mtv120.com
They are NOT - I repeat NOT blown out of all proportion. It is completely the opposite. (And I'm not trying to wind you up). They are deliberately "hidden" from the public.
Shark attacks in Australia are much more common than people think. I have studied shark attacks down under and discovered how much of a cover up they are. Believe me, the amount of people that go missing whilst surfing, diving etc are all "not just swept out to sea" or "presumed hit by a boat".
There's a chap called Vic Hislop, who's an Aussie who had dedicated his life to finding out about sharks. I've met him and also been to his shark exhibition in Hervey Bay. http://www.ozmagic3.homestead.com/Vi...SharkExpo.html
He proves that in so many cases people have been killed by sharks and councils, governments etc simply cover the story up to maintain tourism. It's amazing.
There are ways to avoid shark attacks, but two very simple ones.
(1) Swim when the sun is out (avoid early morning or evenings)
(2) Swim in safe waters - eg patrolled waters and, if possible, where shark nets are in use.
I can't speak enough about this topic, but believe me, shark attacks in Oz are much more common that 99% of the public believe. The stats you hear about "only 1 attack in 10 years etc etc" are all crap. They mean one recorded attack - ie where people have actually witnessed it and they can't cover the story up.
Trust me, believe me. Do some research on Vic Hislop if you like. But swim in the sea with precaution. Might be the best bit of advice you ever get.
www.mtv120.com
Apr 21st 2005, 8:47 pm
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Originally Posted by djdutts
Just want to say a couple of things about shark attacks in Oz.
They are NOT - I repeat NOT blown out of all proportion. It is completely the opposite. (And I'm not trying to wind you up). They are deliberately "hidden" from the public.
Shark attacks in Australia are much more common than people think. I have studied shark attacks down under and discovered how much of a cover up they are. Believe me, the amount of people that go missing whilst surfing, diving etc are all "not just swept out to sea" or "presumed hit by a boat".
There's a chap called Vic Hislop, who's an Aussie who had dedicated his life to finding out about sharks. I've met him and also been to his shark exhibition in Hervey Bay. http://www.ozmagic3.homestead.com/Vi...SharkExpo.html
He proves that in so many cases people have been killed by sharks and councils, governments etc simply cover the story up to maintain tourism. It's amazing.
There are ways to avoid shark attacks, but two very simple ones.
(1) Swim when the sun is out (avoid early morning or evenings)
(2) Swim in safe waters - eg patrolled waters and, if possible, where shark nets are in use.
I can't speak enough about this topic, but believe me, shark attacks in Oz are much more common that 99% of the public believe. The stats you hear about "only 1 attack in 10 years etc etc" are all crap. They mean one recorded attack - ie where people have actually witnessed it and they can't cover the story up.
Trust me, believe me. Do some research on Vic Hislop if you like. But swim in the sea with precaution. Might be the best bit of advice you ever get.
www.mtv120.com
They are NOT - I repeat NOT blown out of all proportion. It is completely the opposite. (And I'm not trying to wind you up). They are deliberately "hidden" from the public.
Shark attacks in Australia are much more common than people think. I have studied shark attacks down under and discovered how much of a cover up they are. Believe me, the amount of people that go missing whilst surfing, diving etc are all "not just swept out to sea" or "presumed hit by a boat".
There's a chap called Vic Hislop, who's an Aussie who had dedicated his life to finding out about sharks. I've met him and also been to his shark exhibition in Hervey Bay. http://www.ozmagic3.homestead.com/Vi...SharkExpo.html
He proves that in so many cases people have been killed by sharks and councils, governments etc simply cover the story up to maintain tourism. It's amazing.
There are ways to avoid shark attacks, but two very simple ones.
(1) Swim when the sun is out (avoid early morning or evenings)
(2) Swim in safe waters - eg patrolled waters and, if possible, where shark nets are in use.
I can't speak enough about this topic, but believe me, shark attacks in Oz are much more common that 99% of the public believe. The stats you hear about "only 1 attack in 10 years etc etc" are all crap. They mean one recorded attack - ie where people have actually witnessed it and they can't cover the story up.
Trust me, believe me. Do some research on Vic Hislop if you like. But swim in the sea with precaution. Might be the best bit of advice you ever get.
www.mtv120.com
Do they really cover up shark attacks that much? Can see the point though, lets face it, who in their right mind would swim in shark infested waters. Not sure now if ignorance is bliss, or knowlegde is good
Jo
Apr 21st 2005, 10:15 pm
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Originally Posted by djdutts
Just want to say a couple of things about shark attacks in Oz.
They are NOT - I repeat NOT blown out of all proportion. It is completely the opposite. (And I'm not trying to wind you up). They are deliberately "hidden" from the public.
Shark attacks in Australia are much more common than people think. I have studied shark attacks down under and discovered how much of a cover up they are. Believe me, the amount of people that go missing whilst surfing, diving etc are all "not just swept out to sea" or "presumed hit by a boat".
There's a chap called Vic Hislop, who's an Aussie who had dedicated his life to finding out about sharks. I've met him and also been to his shark exhibition in Hervey Bay. http://www.ozmagic3.homestead.com/Vi...SharkExpo.html
He proves that in so many cases people have been killed by sharks and councils, governments etc simply cover the story up to maintain tourism. It's amazing.
There are ways to avoid shark attacks, but two very simple ones.
(1) Swim when the sun is out (avoid early morning or evenings)
(2) Swim in safe waters - eg patrolled waters and, if possible, where shark nets are in use.
I can't speak enough about this topic, but believe me, shark attacks in Oz are much more common that 99% of the public believe. The stats you hear about "only 1 attack in 10 years etc etc" are all crap. They mean one recorded attack - ie where people have actually witnessed it and they can't cover the story up.
Trust me, believe me. Do some research on Vic Hislop if you like. But swim in the sea with precaution. Might be the best bit of advice you ever get.
www.mtv120.com
They are NOT - I repeat NOT blown out of all proportion. It is completely the opposite. (And I'm not trying to wind you up). They are deliberately "hidden" from the public.
Shark attacks in Australia are much more common than people think. I have studied shark attacks down under and discovered how much of a cover up they are. Believe me, the amount of people that go missing whilst surfing, diving etc are all "not just swept out to sea" or "presumed hit by a boat".
There's a chap called Vic Hislop, who's an Aussie who had dedicated his life to finding out about sharks. I've met him and also been to his shark exhibition in Hervey Bay. http://www.ozmagic3.homestead.com/Vi...SharkExpo.html
He proves that in so many cases people have been killed by sharks and councils, governments etc simply cover the story up to maintain tourism. It's amazing.
There are ways to avoid shark attacks, but two very simple ones.
(1) Swim when the sun is out (avoid early morning or evenings)
(2) Swim in safe waters - eg patrolled waters and, if possible, where shark nets are in use.
I can't speak enough about this topic, but believe me, shark attacks in Oz are much more common that 99% of the public believe. The stats you hear about "only 1 attack in 10 years etc etc" are all crap. They mean one recorded attack - ie where people have actually witnessed it and they can't cover the story up.
Trust me, believe me. Do some research on Vic Hislop if you like. But swim in the sea with precaution. Might be the best bit of advice you ever get.
www.mtv120.com
Whist shark attacks are probably more common than thought, I am still they are still not as dangerous as the car, I mean children walk to school in car-infested suburbs, some get hit, others don't.
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Apr 21st 2005, 10:27 pm
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Originally Posted by Australia Bound
I am terrified of being eaten by a Shark, i know it is a groundless fear because my chances of getting eaten by a Shark in Scotland is pretty damn near zero.
However, my chances will increase somewhat when i move to Oz. What is the feeling of the people who live there? Do you hear about people being attacked by Sharks on a Weekly / Monthly basis?
Am i being irrational?
Damn you Stephen Speilberg...Damn you to hell.
However, my chances will increase somewhat when i move to Oz. What is the feeling of the people who live there? Do you hear about people being attacked by Sharks on a Weekly / Monthly basis?
Am i being irrational?
Damn you Stephen Speilberg...Damn you to hell.
Apr 21st 2005, 10:35 pm
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Re: Shark attacks, Blown out of proportion?
Originally Posted by Badge
Whist shark attacks are probably more common than thought, I am still they are still not as dangerous as the car, I mean children walk to school in car-infested suburbs, some get hit, others don't.
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