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The International Shark Attack File, which contains data on shark attacks from around the world, reports fewer than 100 shark attacks per year, with about 10-15 deaths each year. In comparison, about 1,000 people die from attacks by crocodiles; 1,500 from tigers, lions, and leopards; and 60,000 from snakebites.

Only about 40 of the roughly 400 species of sharks are documented attackers of humans, although another 20-30 species may occasionally attack humans. The great white shark has been implicated in more attacks than any other species. The tiger shark and bull shark are also known to be particularly dangerous.

In general, however, any shark greater than 2 meters, or 6 feet, in length is potentially dangerous. Exceptions to that rule are whale sharks (the largest of the sharks), basking sharks, and megamouth sharks, all of which feed primarily on tiny plankton.

Sharks normally eat fish, sharks, rays, squid and other invertebrates, sea mammals (such as porpoises, seals, and sea lions), sea turtles, and sea birds.

Sharks have remarkable senses. They have good vision, especially up close, and are especially sensitive to motion and contrast. A shark's sense of smell and taste is remarkable, with two thirds of their brains involved in processing this information. Sharks also have specialized organs called ampullae of Lorenzini, which detect tiny electrical currents, such as those put out by active muscle contractions.

Shark attacks can be broadly categorized into three types. First, in a "hit-and-run" attack, the most common type, the shark takes a single bite and does not return for more. Experts feel this attack may be because the shark mistakes a human for its normal prey. Secondly, in a "bump-and-bite" attack, the shark bumps the victim prior to returning for further bites.

Thirdly, in a "sneak attack," the shark bites without warning, and then follows up with further attacks. The last two types of attacks, though less common than the hit-and-run attack, are the source of most severe shark bite injuries and shark bite deaths.

Most people do not know a shark is nearby before an attack. Some people receive only a bump from the shark, which likely occurs when the shark is only investigating what is going on at the water's surface. Because a shark's skin contains tiny toothlike structures called denticles, it is as abrasive as coarse sandpaper. Thus, a bumping can result in a significant abrasion (scrape).

Shark jaws contain multiple rows of sharp, serrated, triangular teeth, and are continuously replaced as they shed. Classic shark bites are crescent-shaped. Another common wound pattern is a series of parallel cuts caused by the shark raking its teeth on the person.

Sharks bites can cause massive tissue loss, with a tooth-to-tooth biting force that has been estimated to approach, in the extreme, 18 tons per square inch. Most bites, however, result in cuts that are not deep, or puncture wounds that do not cause blood vessel or nerve injury.

See a doctor for all but minor wounds. The doctor will evaluate the wound for significant damage, such as injury to blood vessels, nerves, or internal organs.

A person may not always know whether the wound came from a shark or another fish, such as a barracuda. Shark bites can be massive with significant bleeding and tissue loss.

Bites are often crescent-shaped or appear as a series of parallel cuts. Encounters may result in minor wounds, such as abrasions from a shark bump. Some victims have bone fractures (breaks). Others may carry debris, such as shark teeth fragments, that may have been introduced into the wounds during the attack.

Provide emergency care immediately. Control any visible bleeding by applying direct pressure. Keep the victim calm. Provide warmth, since the victim may be chilled from the water and may be suffering from hypothermia (low body temperature).

All shark bite victims should be evaluated by a medical healthcare provider. If only a minor wound is present, consider washing the wound with soap and water and cover it with a clean dressing and seek medical care.

If there is significant injury, activate the emergency medical system and call 911.

The treatment required will be tailored to the extent of the injury. If there is major injury and the patient has had significant bleeding, the initial medical care will be directed at stabilizing the ABCs (airway, breathing and circulation).

Oxygen may be used, intravenous lines started with fluids and or blood transfusions required. If there is tissue loss or major wound, these may need to be cleaned or debrided (where dead tissue is cut away) in the operating room by a surgeon.

Isolated minor wounds may be able to be treated in the emergency department or a doctor's office. These wounds need to be cleansed thoroughly to prevent infection. With any penetrating wound caused by an animal bite, debris or foreign objects can be pushed into the tissue and needs to be identified and removed if possible an x-ray may be used to identify such objects.

The healthcare provider will likely exam the wound for type of injury, and look for associated injuries like nerve or artery damage. This may require using anesthetic to explore the wound to its full depth to make certain no deep structures are involved.

The key to preventing wound infections is aggressive cleaning. This can begin at the scene using tap water to irrigate the wound. The healthcare provider may want to further wash out the injured area.

Sutures may or may not be used, depending upon the care provider's concern about the risk of infection. A wound that is sutured or stitched shut is at higher risk of becoming infected.

Finally, the use of antibiotics prophylactically to prevent infection needs to be individualized for each patient. The doctor must first treat life-threatening injuries. With shark attacks, massive tissue loss or bleeding causes most deaths. The doctor will attempt to stop bleeding by applying direct pressure. IV fluids and blood products will be needed for any major wounds.

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God's about the only one we can't fool with what looks good or sounds good or smells good and He WILL call us on the truth about ourselves. I need someone who cares about me enough to tell me the truth (sans the baseball bat) when I'm blind to it, or in denial about it, or choosing to ignore it. Come on admit it - you have your moments of blindness and foolishness too.

And then there's the times when the truth about my heart is easy to spot - for everyone except me. Have you ever had a friend tell you about some quirk you have or how you always react to something and the best you can come up with is a defensive ?Nuh, uh - I do not!? To which your beloved friend just smirks and says, ?Yeah, whatever?. Of course we feel compelled to deflect and justify ourselves with the snappy comeback of, ?Oh yeah? Well, you want to know what you do???

Sadly, our reality is often less than benign banter between friends. Past hurts and current fears color our perspective and rule our choices. As a result, we act in self-protective and hurtful ways toward others. Sometimes we're oblivious to our insensitivity. Other times we feel self-justified in being controlling, biting someone's head off, acting in passive-aggressive ways or being just plain mean - and it's all speaking volumes about the condition of our heart and our character.

If we've chosen to follow God then we can be sure He will deal with us about this stuff.

There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. Philippians 1:6 (MSG)

God will have His way with us, because He loves us and can't bear us to be less than who He made us to be. Why? Because we were made in His image and we were meant to reflect His glory!

Knowing this, we can either cooperate with His process of housecleaning and personal growth customized just for us?.. or fight against Him. (Ahh, guess what your chance of success will be fighting against the God who spoke the universe into existence?)

Here's what it looks like when we fight against Him and make it hard on ourselves?

He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. Proverbs 10:17 (NIV)

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 12:1 (NIV)

If we stick our fingers in our ears while shouting, ?la-la-la-la-la, I can't hear you so talk to the hand?, God will simply increase the firmness of his discipline and it will become more and more painful - AND we'll inflict pain on others.

Bear in mind - not everything God wants to get our attention about pertains to what we're DOING wrong. Oftentimes He wants to show us where our heart is in pain and where our perspective has been skewed from what's happened TO us. That junk doesn't just go away because we ignore it! It can become downright cancerous in our soul and lead us to DO wrong in attitude and action.

Here's what it looks like when we cooperate with Him and WANT to improve - even when it hurts to see the truth?

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)

It still doesn't feel great but it's much better than the alternative! Trust me - ANYTHING GOD REVEALS HE INTENDS TO HEAL. Then you can MOVE ON and breathe freely again! He's done it in my life over, and over, and over, and over? and He'll do it in yours if you'll ask Him.

So Whatcha Gonna Do About That?

Ask God to shine His searchlight in your heart and show you the truth about what's there?

* the good qualities

* the broken and wounded sections

* the character issues

* the resentments

* the lies you've bought into about yourself and/or others

* the things you've made ?agreements? with Satan about (which gives him permission to set up camp in that area of your life)

Be aware - this is not a one time process, but rather a WAY OF LIFE - a daily practice! Think about it? a whole heck of alot can happen in the course of a day, can it not? So, each day we need to bring our heart before God to diagnose what's there.

At first this will be uncomfortable - and I won't sugar coat this - it may be downright painful. But take comfort in the fact that the longer you practice this personal discipline, with all sincerity, dealing as best you can with what He shows you, the less difficult it will become. Once the initial laundry list is cleaned up it's just a matter of keeping short accounts, if you know what I mean.

Now a piece of good news! When you clean house and are cooperating with God to bring healing and wholeness to the deepest parts of your soul then you've stopped freely bleeding in the water. Are you following me?? That means you can now deflect the ?shark attacks?!

God, I think I'm ready now. I'm inviting you to search every corner of my heart and show me what's there. Show me what YOU like and what YOU don't like because I know I am quite capable of deluding myself and I'd rather walk in truth from this point on. I'm nervous about what you might open my eyes to, but I'm not going to retreat. My old way of life has been less than the best you have for me and I'm hungry for more. So let's start here, right now, with the condition of my heart. Help me to know what you want me to do with what you show me. Bring healing into those areas that are hurting so my heart can be whole and ready for whatever is next in this adventure I've embarked on. Thanks for caring so much about me.

Until next time,

Annette

HELPFUL RESOURCES

In the "Declaration of My Choices", refer to the following sections:

* I choose to guard my heart and renew my mind. Therefore, I will?

(bullet points #1, 9)

* I choose to love and worship. Therefore, I will?

(bullet points #1, #2, #3, #4)

* I choose to BE who I am and reach for who I was meant to be. Therefore, I will?

(bullet point #4)

The "Declaration of My Choices" is available as a FREE resource when you sign up to receive the www.LIFEwithGodDevotional.com every-other-day FREE Devotional and monthly Newsletter.

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