Sharks

I have my first ocean area swim in Salem mass in 1 month. There are sharks south of here. Great white sharks. Are you ever anxious about this type of wild life? Or should I just let it go? How many swimmers have been bitten by a shark during an ocean race? Anywhere, ever?

I would ask the local swimmers/races people that question. The local papers must have a listing of water related accidents.

As I recall, the sharks are around Cape Cod, which by reason of ocean currents and sticking out so much into the Atlantic is exposed to all sorts of living things that don't necessarily get farther north. There are lots of ocean beaches in northern Mass. without reports of untoward munching. But you might want to take up the question with the race director. That's a lovely part of the country. I generally try to get to Crane Beach, in Essex, and Plum Island, in Newburyport, when I'm there. I have my first ocean area swim in Salem mass in 1 month. There are sharks south of here. Great white sharks. Are you ever anxious about this type of wild life? Or should I just let it go?

How many swimmers have been bitten by a shark during an ocean race? Anywhere, ever? Do you want to be the first? I don't care to volunteer! :afraid:

Is this the wild fish swim? I swam the 2-mile last year ...very good fun. Our imaginations can run wild but I would state zero chance of a big shark at this venue. Are various shark species in waters proximate to the course? Of course, but nothing to give a thought about...

I worry about them when I am swimming in spring-fed ponds! Watched Jaws too many times as a kid. :afraid:

I worry about them when I am swimming in spring-fed ponds! Watched Jaws too many times as a kid. :afraid: I got scared swimming in a 14' deep diving pool after reading the book.

How about a ROACH in the bathtub? Some movies I will never watch. :)

Please provide a source, and specify "that area." The swim is not taking place in the waters of Cape Cod. Here's a decent article: www.csmonitor.com/.../Great-white-shark-sightings-up-on-East-and-West-Coasts-What-are-they-after-video Please note that Chatham and Orleans are considered Cape. Salem is north of Boston. (If the sharks are after yummies, they could skip all the way to the Macchias, Maine, and munch on puffins.) yes - put on a black wetsuit and spalsh around like the stuff they hunt - zero chance of attack there. its all chance. people say getting struck by lightening happens more frequent than shark attacks. but guess what? people get struck by lightening all the time. there have been an usually high number of big shark sightings in that area this year. if you aren't comfortable with the idea of living things swimming around you then don't do it. however, if you do decide to do it - try and stay with someone or in a pack of people until the end and pull away.

That's a lovely part of the country. I generally try to get to Crane Beach, in Essex, and Plum Island, in Newburyport, when I'm there. and _north_ end of Wingaersheek at low tide, and Plum Cove in Lanesville anytime