Punching one in the nose probably wont do enough damage to stun it and youve got the added problem of being a little too close for comfort to its enormous gaping jaws source.

What happens if you hit a shark in the nose. Jokes apart chances are that if u hit him on nose very hard it might crack the floor of the brain and that will lead to leakage of brain fluid and increase chances of brain infection. Hit the shark in the face and gills. While shark noses are sensitive their gills and eyes are much more vulnerable.

Fearless with Jason Whitlock. What happens if you punch a shark in the nose. Hit it in the nose Many people agree that the best thing to do in case a shark actually tried to attack you is to punch it in the nose.

If you start touching them around the snout they can pick up your electro-receptions and they know youre. If the shark bites into you and begins to drag you underwater dont play dead or give up. This has given rise to the belief that a sharp punch in the nose will repel almost any shark attack.

If you are swimming and completely unarmed punch the sharks supersensitive nose or stab at its eyes or gills. It might just let go. The ability to detect this electrical field allows a shark to find hidden prey.

Great white sharks bull sharks and tiger sharks not black tipped reef sharks such as the one I encountered Sharks have poor eyesight although they do perceive contrast and shiny objects well. THE CLAIM -- Fight off a shark by punching it in the nose. Punching him in the face going for his eyes try to keep your hands out of his mouth.

Follow these tips to make beach trips safer. As it turns out this is usually a very bad idea that can result in losing your fingers hand. Shark studies have even found that touching a sharks snout can cause it to halt mid-motion and not attack.