Shark attacks to be rebranded 'encounters' by activists to help predator's deadly image

[Murrmurr]

So, none of this anymore, huh?

 

[JonDouglas]

So, none of this anymore, huh?

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When an animal bites your leg off, no worries, it's only an encounter.

 

[Murrmurr]

When an animal bites your leg off, no worries, it's only an encounter.

Gotchya; I'll change that text right away. And maybe use a psychologically calmer color, too. From red to, what'dya think, pink? Baby blue? Moss green is very soothing, I hear.

 

[Pappy]

 

[Knight]

This man has tried several times. The only edible one I ever caught was a dogfish shark in Alaska.

Mako Shark Steak is awesome.
http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2014/09/13/pan-seared-shark-steaks-swordfish-alternative/

Recommend using tongs to support the filet as you lift it to sear the skin. Once seared use a fork to curl it back as a treat to eat separate from the piece that is for your meal.

 

[Butterfly]

Calling a shark attack an "encounter" is as silly as an old lady I knew when we were stationed in Alabama who insisted on referring to the Civil War as "the late unpleasantness with the North."

 

[Sunny]

Calling a shark attack an "encounter" is as silly as an old lady I knew when we were stationed in Alabama who insisted on referring to the Civil War as "the late unpleasantness with the North."

Well, I'm sure it was unpleasant, Butterfly.

 

[helenbacque]

Since we live in fantasy land now, maybe an encounter will be less bloody than attack.

 

[Alligatorob]

Mako Shark Steak is awesome.

I have heard that, and I am sure it is. So far I have only tried eating the sharks I catch, and never caught a mako. Hope to one day.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

Seriously?! Now we have to be politically correct when it comes to sharks?!

 

[Murrmurr]

Since we live in fantasy land now, maybe an encounter will be less bloody than attack.

Of course. Because changing the words always changes the outcomes.

 

[Alligatorob]

I guess I have had many shark "encounters", but the only one that ever bit me was a small one I was trying to unhook. I have a friend who actually got bitten whilst snorkeling, lost 2 fingers and got over 100 stiches. I would not call that just an "encounter".

The words have different meanings, a lot more things qualify as "encounters" than "attacks", to avoid confusion we probably need to keep the original words.

 

[Nathan]

When I enter the sea my main worry is drowning although if I ever had to abandon ship mid ocean I would prefer to have drowned before the predators come calling.

I can keep from drowning, I have a fool proof method: I'm never going out to sea again.

 

[Warrigal]

Me too. My chance of 'encountering' a shark are zero to zilch.

 

[Knight]

Never bitten but could have been. We used to picnic at night on a beach close to Humacao Playa in Puerto Rico. Night swimming to cool off was a natural thing to do. That was until a fisherman stopped by our fire to let us know night swimming was dangerous. He said Bull sharks frequented the bay at night & were known to attack humans oops sorry activists have negative encounters. Stooping down to skim the surface of the water we could see several fins not very far out from where we were.

After that we still had picnics but skipped swimming.
https://www.google.com/search?gs_ss...j0i22i30l5.17845j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Between Luquillo Beach & Humacao Playa I can't say which is better.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...r700-Playa_Luquillo-Luquillo_Puerto_Rico.html

 

[win231]

It's not really a Shark attack.
Dining is not attacking.

 

[Warrigal]

Never bitten but could have been. We used to picnic at night on a beach close to Humacao Playa in Puerto Rico. Night swimming to cool off was a natural thing to do. That was until a fisherman stopped by our fire to let us know night swimming was dangerous. He said Bull sharks frequented the bay at night & were known to attack humans oops sorry activists have negative encounters. Stooping down to skim the surface of the water we could see several fins not very far out from where we were.

After that we still had picnics but skipped swimming.
https://www.google.com/search?gs_ss...j0i22i30l5.17845j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Between Luquillo Beach & Humacao Playa I can't say which is better.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...r700-Playa_Luquillo-Luquillo_Puerto_Rico.html

Bull sharks are found in tidal rivers on the east coast of OZ. They tend to take dogs and new immigrants who don't know not to swim when the sun is going down. No way would I take a dip in any river that was open to the sea.

 

[Knight]

It's not really a Shark attack.
Dining is not attacking.

Since they are in their home environment I guess that would be dining in not going out to eat.

 

[GAlady]

Shark attacks are not encounters. They are going to eat you alive.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

On TV, this was SHARK WEEK. Yup, it's "Shark Week, all month long. Shark Week last for a full month. You gotta love TV hype.

 

[win231]

Shark attacks are not encounters. They are going to eat you alive.

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We should start a "Go Fund Me." The Shark needs a dental implant on the top front. They're expensive & he probably can't afford it.
His girlfriends will notice it when he smiles at them & it's a turnoff.