What is one of the hazard of swimming in the ocean?

Swimming near jetties and inlets can be extremely dangerous and often result in the loss of life to swimmers who encounter intense currents, large waves, and rapid changes to the ocean bottom depth. Tide changes can trap unsuspecting people on sand bars. Additionally, sharp rocks and objects are typical along jetties.



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Rip Currents They are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore that quickly pull swimmers out to sea. Rip currents typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. The best way to stay safe is to recognize the danger of rip currents.

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Avoid swimming at dusk and dawn You can reduce your risk of shark encounters by staying out of the water at these times of day. Sharks also don't have the best vision, so they will be more likely to confuse a human for its natural prey when visibility is low.

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