If you are stranded out at sea, call a boat quickly. This keeps the shark from coming after you. If you are on a mission, you might be unable to call a boat. If this happens get to an island quickly (especially if you have lots of money). This scenario will most likely happen in the islands. If you are unable to call a boat, keep moving and do not stop. Swim to the nearest island regardless how far away from the mainland it is. Observe your surroundings. Determine which island is closer, and swim there. If you survive the swim, do the same with the next. Continue with this tactic until you are safe. However, there is a 75% chance this will fail. Do not swim for the mainland unless you are sure you can make it.

If your character is ever stranded in the water, try to stay near large objects or boats in the water while swimming. As long as you are near a large object, the shark will not attack and you will even be able to sprint swim to other large objects (as long as they are not far away), until you get to a place that is out of danger. Additionally, if you have no soundtrack playing at the time the music will change to a "Jaws"-like tune. This indicates that the shark is after you; find a large object to swim to quickly.