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[quote=Anonymous]Some facts:

The sharks that are responsible for these attacks are in all likelihood Bulls. They are NOT to be trifled with. They have poor eyesight, frequent shallow waters, and are very aggressive in nature. They are also plentiful in the warmer waters along the east coast.  They have been known to follow rescuers of victims, trying to get their 'meal' back. Great Whites love colder waters and love seals, which is why surfers are often attacked off the California coast. Cape Cod is also frequented by Whites (more ocean side than bay side), but you'll notice the rarity of attacks there. Whites have excellent eyesight and are more discerning about their victims. There are very few surfers on the Cape (Wellfleet being a bit of an exception) and people are discouraged from swimming near the seals in Chatham. With Whites, common sense helps. With Bulls? Harder.

From what I understand, there were indeed fishermen in the area and therefore, in at least one case, some chum in the water. Even without chum, a fish on a line sends out distress vibrations and will attract sharks.

Sharks like to attack an isolated victim. Have your kids stay in groups and not separate.

The PP who spoke of dusk and dawn re: feeding times is accurate. Avoid swimming during those times.

Sharks tend to feed between dunes, and around areas where they know food is a given.  So the PP who spoke of the pier nearby where fishermen gather is accurate. [/quote]

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