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Why Some Shark Bites Are Actually Self-Defense Against Humans
A new study finds that about 5% of shark bites in French Polynesia occurred after humans provoked the animals, typically by ...
Influencers 'are to blame for rise in shark attacks': Scientists say they 'can't believe we have to tell people not to grab an 18-foot predator'
Social media posts encouraging tourists to stroke the creatures have led them to be poked and prodded by ignorant travelers ...
Influencers are being blamed for a rise in shark attacks
New research suggests social media stunts like touching sharks are leading to more defensive bites—and hurting conservation ...
Why are influencers being blamed for rise in shark attacks
Social media influencers encouraging travellers to “stroke” sharks are behind a rise in shark attacks, according to a new ...
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Sharks often bite people in self-defense, not to attack
Many shark bites are acts of self-defense triggered by human actions like spearfishing or handling. Respecting sharks' space ...
Why scientists are blaming influencers for rise in shark attacks
Why scientists are blaming influencers for rise in shark attacks - A new study claims social media is responsible for ...
Rise in shark attacks due to idiot daredevils taking selfies with the animals
Following the mauling of a swimmer in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Hadera, Israel, experts have shared results of ...
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Influencers Blamed for Rise in Shark Attacks
The research by Clua and his colleagues studied 74 recorded shark bites in French Polynesia between 2009 ... incidents that fit this retaliatory pattern. The study found that certain human ...