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WELCOME

The central coast has had its fair share of shark scares. Just recently, a Cal Poly student was bit while surfing. This is a site focused on what's being done to prevent future attacks and what to do if you ever find yourself in a sharkey situation.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE GETTING ATTACKED BY A SHARK?

I asked Morro Bay beachgoers and surfers this question. Here are their responses. Photos are shot at the popular spot, "The Pit."

“I guess the only thing you can really do is hold on. Swing at it. You’d probably have to tourniquet your leg.” – Luke Adler, 21, Industrial technology “I always envision myself getting ready to punch a f****** shark in the nose, But honestly I’d be way too scared.” – Trent larson (left), 21, Environmental Management “You’d hopefully have friends to help you out.” – Doug Cromar, 21, Industrial Technology “I’d find it’s eyes and poke them out. I tell myself everyday I’d punch a shark as hard as I could.” – Ryan Templeton, 21, Marine Sciences “Save my boat and use my paddle.” – Janelle, Phil & Benny No comment from Benny. “Jeez. I’d be scared to death. but I think you’re supposed to try to be still and hit it in the nose.” – janet “Hm...well I don’t know, we’re from Portland.” – andy, jo & hank “I would probably fight it as much as I could. I can’t imagine there’s much you could do.” – Dale & Lux Turns out nobody has a solid answer.

VOICES

Choose any of the images to hear more about what's being done to minimize shark attacks. Cal Poly surf team member, Luke Adler, is in the process of creating an app to monitor sharks along the coast. Kainani Gruspe, left, and Mali Khan, right, are students from Hawaii that share their insights on what else can be done. Click to play audio, double click to stop.

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BITTEN

Cal Poly sophomore, Nick Wapner, was out surfing with friends earlier this year when he was attacked by a great white shark.

SHARK ATTACK STATS

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