Divers are often told to stay vertical in the water to look less like "prey" (which usually swims horizontally).
Seeing sharks in person helps dismantle the "monster" myth created by movies like Jaws . 15. Swimming With the Sharks
Jewelry can mimic the flash of fish scales, which might attract unwanted attention. Divers are often told to stay vertical in
Never reach out to touch a shark; their skin is abrasive, and they may mistake movement for prey. their skin is abrasive