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Which are more dangerous: Sharks or humans?

Jul 21, 2022
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INSIGHT

Shark Attacks Are Rare Mistakes

  • Shark attacks on humans are usually cases of mistaken identity, not revenge-driven attacks.
  • Worldwide shark-bite deaths average as low as four per year in recent years.
INSIGHT

Apex Predators Under Threat

  • Sharks are apex predators of the ocean with no natural predators of their own.
  • Despite this, over 100 million sharks are caught and killed each year, threatening many species.
ANECDOTE

Researcher Debunks Movie Myths

  • George Burgess, who spent forty years studying shark attacks, says movie depictions are totally unrealistic.
  • He rejects the idea of vengeful sharks seeking humans, calling it far from the truth.
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