Answer
Explain that lifeguards watch guarded water, sharks are not hunting people on the Boardwalk, and pool time is available on nervous days. Snorkel masks in knee-deep wash build confidence. Redirect to rip-current drills—statistically the lesson they need more.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
