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> Ha!! They have yet to see the *Strike-Pod* ;-))
> Depending on how big the toothy fella is Strike has the option of sending
> Abby, fully kitted up with the new toy, in to the water in front of him :-
> ) ... OR ... winning the events himself as he leaves the swimmers in his
> wake hoping the shark takes them first. All's fair in love & war ... and
> may be best win <G>
> Viv
>
You never have to outswim the shark.  Only the other people in the water.
And a dive knife across the achilles tendon will usually slow them down
enough that even Strike can outswim them.

CH