article_snippet.sent: So are there any simple precautions that can be taken to avoid a shark attack?
article_snippet.sent: Even if you think you're in a safe area of water, a rogue shark attack can never be ruled out.
article_snippet.sent: Going on a cage dive is the best and safest way of encountering a shark .
article_snippet.sent: Put simply, don't swim with shark food.
article_snippet.sent: By swimming or surfing near fishing boats  or areas with sea birds feeding, you're at increased risk of encountering a shark.
article_snippet.sent: Try to avoid swimming or surfing near the exits of sewage pipes, the waste released will attract fish, which in turn will attract the waste released predators.
article_snippet.sent: When swimming in open water, avoid areas such as sand shelves and areas between sand bars, where the ground drops away into much deeper water, sharks often frequent areas such as sand shelves and areas between sand bars, where the ground drops away into much deeper water.
article_snippet.sent: Likewise, channels and river mouths are other areas than can be rich with food for sharks, just like sewage waste pipes, so stay away.
article_snippet.sent: Use a shark repellent .
article_snippet.sent: If you are a regular surfer, meaning you're often in open water in low light and sometimes alone, it can pay off to use a shark repellent.
article_snippet.sent: There are lots of myths around what you should you if you are unlucky enough to come into contact with a shark.