I swim alone every morning around 6:30am by Miami Beach, FL and no matter what, I am having a hard time concentrating as I am always afraid of sharks, I keep on looking around and backwards, and find it difficult to keep on the breathing and the pace... Are my fears really exaggerated? Should I really be concerned? Any tips? I know at damn I am at a higher risk, but this is the only time I can due to work...
I also swim in Miami Beach a lot (hello neighbor! I'm at mid-beach), and the shark thing is always in the back of my head. But I wouldn't worry too much about it. Stay fairly close to shore (I generally swim about 40m out from the shore) and I think you'll be OK. Honestly, at this time of year, I'm far more terrified of that other species commonly found in Florida: spring breakers on jet skis. Not that they're awake at 6:30 am.
Let me know if you want a swimming buddy occasionally.
I also swim in Miami Beach a lot (hello neighbor! I'm at mid-beach), and the shark thing is always in the back of my head. But I wouldn't worry too much about it. Stay fairly close to shore (I generally swim about 40m out from the shore) and I think you'll be OK. Honestly, at this time of year, I'm far more terrified of that other species commonly found in Florida: spring breakers on jet skis. Not that they're awake at 6:30 am.
Let me know if you want a swimming buddy occasionally.
