The real truth of the matter is : 1) first of all the press would take things out of context soo bad as to make it look like we have a shark problem here.
2) Yes, there are loads of bull sharks here and have the pictures and other contacts to back me up. The same people will also tell you what I will say now. There are tons of bulls around here, and NO we do not have a shark problem. A once in a rare blue moon attack is statistically probable ANYWHERE in the worlds oceans.
3) It's bad enough having this current attack being thrust nationwide to the headlines, as well as I'm sure that the media is, or will, be bringing up the little boy who had his arm taken off a few years back just 30 -40 miles from here during this recent attack. Our area depends on the tourist dollar. And if there is anybody who is contemplating planning thier vacation to go diving or learn to dive, then I will be affected by this in my wallet.
4) The media will blow this sooo outta proportion that it won't be funny. Case in point was the little boy I mentioned earlier. That attack was the one that started the whole rash of stories the media jumped on that would have made one think that the sharks had taken out an all out revenge on mankind, when in fact, there were less attacks worldwide than any other year.
A tag line on the ABC on the hour radio news says, "there have been shark problems in this area before". What an crock.
I surely would love to go in the ocean with a pro diver ANYTIME. Hey, can I still try it at 66? I am an excellent swimmer and did scuba Cancun reefs.
Yes it is a shame about the 14 yo girl.