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HIT HIM IN THE EYE
But that doesn't mean much once a shark bites or if he holds on and pulls his victim underwater. At that point you need to fight back. You gain nothing by trying to play dead. If you have a spear gun or camera, hit the shark in the eye. Or if you get the chance, grab his gills on the side of his body; they are particularly sensitive.
With luck, the shark will spit you out. Once free you need to get out of the water as soon as possible. But even before you're out of the water, do what you can to staunch any bleeding. Losing a tremendous amount of blood is the greatest threat to your life.
And remember, the majority of shark bites are definitely survivable.
