Nothing to worry about

Didn't see any sealife when I made this swim a few year ago. But since the first thing anyone askes when I mention Alcatraz is sharks, here's what the race director has to say.

"Don't waste your energy worrying about sharks and seals. You will be in a large group of boats and swimmers. The sharks rarely come into the bay and stay out in the open waters of the Pacific Ocean beyond the bridge. There are seals that may swim with you, but they have not been known to harm a swimmer."

See? Looks like I'll be safe.