Ever since 1975 when I saw the movie "Jaws," I've refused, wisely I think, to go in any water not completely contained by a man-made substance. Each summer, we get to see Shark Week on TV, and I admit to being very close to the TV that week.

One piece of information that seems to be part of the Conventional Wisdom is that if you are approached by a shark, just give it a good punch in the nose and it will go away.

For those of you who've been clinging to this piece of advice, let me be the first to tell you it just ain't so. Shark experts tell us that a smack on the face is the LAST thing that will chase a shark away! It's not gonna work, folks, so you better have a Plan B.

Instead, follow my advice. If you don't go in the water, they can't get you.

We have enough sharks at the bridge table to keep us amused for life. Let's go deal with them.