Animals
Blue bottle jellyfish, box jellyfish, shark etc.
What are three pieces of clothing that help protect you from the sun?
Sunglasses, hats, long sleeve shirts etc.
What weather conditions should be avoided when picking a time to swim at the beach?
Stormy conditions, extreme winds, cyclones etc.
What is a common beach safety message/slogan in relation to staying safe from the sun?
Slip, slop, slap, seek.
What do you do if you spot a shark while swimming?
Remain calm, no sudden movements, catch the next wave in to the shore.
What SPF rating is recommended for sunscreen?
SPF 50 or SPF 50+
What colour are the flags that you should swim between?
Red and yellow.
What is a common beach safety message for where to safely swim at the beach?
"Swim between the flags"
What temperature should the water be when washing a bluebottle jellyfish sting? (Hot, cold, warm, boiling)
Hot (roughly 45 degrees Celsius).
What are two dangers of staying in the sun with limited protection?
Sunburn, skin cancer and dehydration.
Steps to surviving a rip
Stay calm, float on your back and signal for help and do NOT swim against the rip. If you are a confident swimmer, swim parallel with the beach until out of the rip.
Putting on sunscreen helps protect you against getting this.
Sunburn
How would you treat a box jellyfish sting? (3 steps)
Call 000. Pick off tentacles using fingertips if possible. Pour vinegar to reduce stinging.
What times of the day is the sun the strongest?
10am - 2pm
Three things to look for when spotting a rip.
Deeper and/or darker water, fewer breaking waves, sandy coloured water extending beyond the surf zone, debris or seaweed and significant water movement
What could happen if the "swim between the flags" beach safety message is ignored?
Caught in a rip, drowning due to limited supervision, dangerous swimming conditions (rocks), watercraft (boats, boards).