A Shark Attack Raises the Question: What Are the Greatest Risks Outdoors?
After a deadly shark attack in Massachusetts, questions about outdoor program risk management and outdoor safety arise. This past weekend a man was attacked and killed by a shark while swimming at a beach on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This is a tragic event for the victim, Arthur Medici, and his loved ones. Scores of news outlets covered his untimely death. It was the first fatal shark attack in Massachusetts since 1936. The incident is a grim reminder to follow precautions: se