I went out to Avila Beach to take some photos for the web project that Josh and I are working at and I had to snap a pic of the shark sign. I vaguely remember the attack that prompted the sign. Someone was swimming offshore during the summer. I can't remember if it was a man or a woman. Or if it was fatal or not. Whatever it was, I'm sure it was not pleasant. But it's been almost six years now. Doesn't it seem like high time to take the sign down? That's sort of like posting a big sign on the freeway near Northridge warning that a major quake once hit or signs in LA warning about drive by shootings. There are certain risks you take living in California every day. There are certain risks you take getting out of bed. Sharks live in water. We know this. One might be pissed off or hungry one day. We know this too. After six years do we really think that same shark is hanging around out there just waiting?
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Everywhere a Sign
I went out to Avila Beach to take some photos for the web project that Josh and I are working at and I had to snap a pic of the shark sign. I vaguely remember the attack that prompted the sign. Someone was swimming offshore during the summer. I can't remember if it was a man or a woman. Or if it was fatal or not. Whatever it was, I'm sure it was not pleasant. But it's been almost six years now. Doesn't it seem like high time to take the sign down? That's sort of like posting a big sign on the freeway near Northridge warning that a major quake once hit or signs in LA warning about drive by shootings. There are certain risks you take living in California every day. There are certain risks you take getting out of bed. Sharks live in water. We know this. One might be pissed off or hungry one day. We know this too. After six years do we really think that same shark is hanging around out there just waiting?
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