Why Sharks Attack Humans

Why Sharks Attack Humans?

Scientist think that most of the shark attacks on humans are due to mistaken identity.

Sometimes, as the attacks on surfers, human figure resembles the image of a sea lion or a seal from the bottom of the ocean, making them curious to test the prey.

Some other times, sharks attack humans because they are provoked by human activity like water agitation or splashing.

In occasions, colors used by humans or shiny jewelry can attract sharks.

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