Shark Attacks
Sharks are known as bloodthirsty beasts with no control, but are they really? Actually, sharks act on basic instinct, and 99% of shark attacks are mistakes. According to many different websites and authors, shark attacks are mostly mistakes. Even the author of Jaws admits, “Considering the knowledge accumulated about great whites in the past 25 years, I could not write Jaws today-not in good consciences anyway.” Shark attacks are mostly mistakes, but there are ways to prevent attacks.
As read in How, When, and Where Sharks Attack there are two different types of attacks. Provoked Attacks: Provoked attacksare caused by humans touching shark. Unprovoked Attacks:Unprovoked attacks happen when sharks make the first contact. This can take three forms. Hit-and-Run Attacks: Hit-and-Run attacks happen near beaches, where sharks try to make a living capturing fish. The shark makes one grab, let’s goes, and immediately leaves the area. Sneak Attacks: Sneak Attacks take place in deeper waters. The victim doesn't see the shark before the attack. Bump-and-Bite Attacks: Bump-and-Bite Attacks happen when the shark circles and actually bumps the victim with its head or body before biting. The most common are hit-and-run attacks. Bump-and-bite attacks and sneak attacks, while less common, result in greater injuries and most fatalities.
Stay inside these guidelines when you are in an open area, such as the sea. To keep sharks away do not go into the beach with open wounds. Sharks can smell blood from miles away. Try to swim in groups. Many shark attack victims are people swimming alone.Don't wander too far from shore. Doing so isolates you and places you away from assistance. Avoid swimming at dusk and dawn. These are a shark’s favorite hunting hours. Never wear flashy outfits at the beach. Don’t splash around more than necessary, because a shark might confuse you for a dying fish.
In conclusion, sharks are prone to act on basic instinct. Although sharks rarely kill humans, humans are killing about 20 to 30 million sharks per year through commercial and sport fishing. Sharks have outstanding senses of smell, taste, hearing, and sight and other attributes that make them nearly invincible in the sea. Yet they are quite vulnerable to a baited hook and are easily caught.In many areas of the world sharks are becoming seriously overfished and some species are seriously threatened. More and more people understand that sharks are a valuable part of the ocean environment and must be protected. Sharks may make mistakes, but that does not mean we have to.
This composition was brought to you by Luis, Alyssa, and Edgar.
As read in How, When, and Where Sharks Attack there are two different types of attacks. Provoked Attacks: Provoked attacksare caused by humans touching shark. Unprovoked Attacks:Unprovoked attacks happen when sharks make the first contact. This can take three forms. Hit-and-Run Attacks: Hit-and-Run attacks happen near beaches, where sharks try to make a living capturing fish. The shark makes one grab, let’s goes, and immediately leaves the area. Sneak Attacks: Sneak Attacks take place in deeper waters. The victim doesn't see the shark before the attack. Bump-and-Bite Attacks: Bump-and-Bite Attacks happen when the shark circles and actually bumps the victim with its head or body before biting. The most common are hit-and-run attacks. Bump-and-bite attacks and sneak attacks, while less common, result in greater injuries and most fatalities.
Stay inside these guidelines when you are in an open area, such as the sea. To keep sharks away do not go into the beach with open wounds. Sharks can smell blood from miles away. Try to swim in groups. Many shark attack victims are people swimming alone.Don't wander too far from shore. Doing so isolates you and places you away from assistance. Avoid swimming at dusk and dawn. These are a shark’s favorite hunting hours. Never wear flashy outfits at the beach. Don’t splash around more than necessary, because a shark might confuse you for a dying fish.
In conclusion, sharks are prone to act on basic instinct. Although sharks rarely kill humans, humans are killing about 20 to 30 million sharks per year through commercial and sport fishing. Sharks have outstanding senses of smell, taste, hearing, and sight and other attributes that make them nearly invincible in the sea. Yet they are quite vulnerable to a baited hook and are easily caught.In many areas of the world sharks are becoming seriously overfished and some species are seriously threatened. More and more people understand that sharks are a valuable part of the ocean environment and must be protected. Sharks may make mistakes, but that does not mean we have to.
This composition was brought to you by Luis, Alyssa, and Edgar.
