Be careful in jellyfish-inhabited areas. Jellyfish and other stinging critters may get caught in the line. Shuffle your feet and wear thick-soled boots when entering the water in sandy or muddy bottoms . Avoid carrying speared fish when diving in areas known to be populated by sharks. Streamline your body and equipment for maximum efficiency in the water to avoid fatigue .
Tired divers are more likely to accidentally touch hazardous marine life.
Plan your dive and know what hazardous marine life risks are present . Wear appropriate exposure protection, including gloves and boots. Thin dive skins help minimize the risk of accidental contact of the skin with hazardous marine life. Be passive in your interactions with marine life. Avoid feeding and petting animals or engaging in any other activities that may lead to accidental injury.