Summer is a great time to hit the beach, but a few East Coast beach goers have recently had their fun in the sun turned into a nightmare. In July alone, there have been at least five known shark attacks at Carolina beaches. Although shark attacks are actually quite rare, these animals still inspire fear in ocean waters.
Skip feeding time.
You don't need to dump shark repellent（驱鲨剂）into the sea when you swim, but it helps to be less attractive as a target. Since sharks tend to attack individuals, swim or surf in groups. Don't wear brightly colored or high-contrast swimwear that is attractive to sharks, and leave the shiny jewelry at home in case of being mistaken for the scales（鳞片）of a fish.
Fight back.
When a shark wants to eat you, you'll know in advance: It will hunch its back, lower its fins, and rush at you in a zigzag pattern. Use your dive knife or anything else you' re packing to discourage it.
| A．Don't act like dinner. |
| B．Don't go into the water individually. |
| C．Also watch your movement in the water. |
| D．Nevertheless, the following three aspects could help. |
| E．If you have a surfboard or bodyboard, use it as a shield. |
| F．If you actually get trapped, avoid irregular movements and splashing. |
| G．The time of a day has always been a factor in a possible shark attack on humans. |
