Why do divers do the stingray shuffle on shore entries?

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  1. To attract fish
  2. To keep sand out of their fins
  3. To avoid stepping on a buried stingray

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References

  1. DAN: Traumatic Injuries and Complications dan.org/health-medicine/health-resource/dive-medical-reference-books/hazardous-marine-life/traumatic-injuries-and-complications Checked 2026-10-12.

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