Scientists May Have Figured Out Why Some Sharks Attack Humans
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Scientists May Have Figured Out , Why Some Sharks, Attack Humans.
Research conducted by
Australia's Macquarie University found that many
shark attacks could be a case of mistaken identity.
The study shows that humans in proximity
to the ocean's surface may look
like a sea lion or a seal to a shark.
The study shows that humans in proximity
to the ocean's surface may look
like a sea lion or a seal to a shark.
In particular, a human swimming
and paddling on a surfboard bears a striking resemblance to a shark's usual prey.
We found that surfers, swimmers and pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) on the surface of the ocean will look the same to a white shark looking up from below, because these sharks can’t see fine details or colors, Laura Ryan, researcher at Macquarie University, via Yahoo News.
White, bull and tiger sharks account for the most attacks on humans by a considerable margin.
White, bull and tiger sharks account for the most attacks on humans by a considerable margin.
The study says that shark attacks have risen in
the last 20 years, and surfers may be especially
at risk due to the time they spend in deeper waters.
Fear of shark attacks has led to
preventative measures like shark nets,
which disrupt natural marine life.
The chances of being attacked
by a shark are still very low.
Understanding why shark bites occur can help us find ways to prevent them, while keeping both humans and sharks safer. , Laura Ryan, researcher at Macquarie University, via Yahoo News .
Understanding why shark bites occur can help us find ways to prevent them, while keeping both humans and sharks safer. , Laura Ryan, researcher at Macquarie University, via Yahoo News
Research conducted by
Australia's Macquarie University found that many
shark attacks could be a case of mistaken identity.
The study shows that humans in proximity
to the ocean's surface may look
like a sea lion or a seal to a shark.
The study shows that humans in proximity
to the ocean's surface may look
like a sea lion or a seal to a shark.
In particular, a human swimming
and paddling on a surfboard bears a striking resemblance to a shark's usual prey.
We found that surfers, swimmers and pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) on the surface of the ocean will look the same to a white shark looking up from below, because these sharks can’t see fine details or colors, Laura Ryan, researcher at Macquarie University, via Yahoo News.
White, bull and tiger sharks account for the most attacks on humans by a considerable margin.
White, bull and tiger sharks account for the most attacks on humans by a considerable margin.
The study says that shark attacks have risen in
the last 20 years, and surfers may be especially
at risk due to the time they spend in deeper waters.
Fear of shark attacks has led to
preventative measures like shark nets,
which disrupt natural marine life.
The chances of being attacked
by a shark are still very low.
Understanding why shark bites occur can help us find ways to prevent them, while keeping both humans and sharks safer. , Laura Ryan, researcher at Macquarie University, via Yahoo News .
Understanding why shark bites occur can help us find ways to prevent them, while keeping both humans and sharks safer. , Laura Ryan, researcher at Macquarie University, via Yahoo News