Born in Pa. grew up in FL. last time I was at the beach was about five++ years ago. After seeing a big shark up close while snorkeling for scallops I have not been back in the ocean. Come to think of it, I have not been in a lake longer than that but I would rather deal with what is in a lake than a big shark in the ocean.
Never been surfing and likely never will.
I am a pool-only guy.
In FL there are Alligator snapping turtles. I have seen their bit first hand. Yeah, nope, Nope, HECK NOPE.
It's pool life for me.