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1. Territorial References: When it's mating season sharks attack other sharks in their territory, and humans may be seen as interlopers in a shark's territory. 2. Feeding: A shark may see a human splashing and mistake him for prey, especially on the surface where they only see the part of you that's in the water. 3. Self-Defense: If cornered or agitated, a shark may strike out at a perceived enemy.
1.They attack people because shark mistaken us as seals. Dont blame the shark he didnt know you were a human. Also some sharks are females and that they have babies. If you ever go near a female sharks terrritory they will kill anything that is in there way.
2. It is very uncommon for a shark to attack people, but if they do, they probably are hungry and think that the person they see is an animal like a seal.
3. They may also feel territorial and think that you are going to attack them so they attach you first.
4. They eat meat and if you are bleeding they smell it and will go into a frenzy until they find you and eat you.
Shark attacks are usually a case of mistaken identity. Most sharks eat primarily seals, and far from going out of their way to attack us, they usually avoid us. So why are people bitten by sharks? When a surfer is paddling out, they lay on their stomachs on their boards. The shark is swimming under the water and looking up. The shark sees the surfer from below. Outlined against the sun, laying on his board, the surfer looks like a seal. The shark thinks "Ooh, lunch!" and attacks. Once the shark bites in, and tastes a skinny human instead of a fat seal, it usually gets bored and swims away.
Seals are one of the shark's favourite meal. If a shark attacked you it thought you were a seal and was going up ready to have you as a meal so it bites you.
Sharks Attack Humans Because If A Human Swims In Shark Infested Water(Sharks Are Found In Shallow Water Because The Water Is Warmer The Closer You Get To The Beach)The Sharks Could Easily Mistake He/She For A Seal Lion.
because they dont have good sight so they smell us and attack thinking it is prey and spit us out after they taste us
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoActually, many scientists believe sharks attack either because of mistaken identity or curiosity
Most shark attacks are on surfers: Surf boards resemble the shape of seals: Seals are sharks favorite food!!
Most shark attack victims report only one bite from the shark and then the shark will swim away - this is because shrks are "tasting" the person. They dont like what they taste so they dont eat the persom
Sharks are often very cautious and wary animals, known to bump first, checking to see if the floater is still alive, injured, or quite well. Whether it is a seal, turtle, surf board, or dead animal, the sharks often check. If they check with their teeth and a swift upward attack, sometimes if its a human, they may or may not survive. Why they attack is because they are looking for food. (reefannie)
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∙ 14y agoThe blood of fish is definite for all of them but only few types of sharks- not all of them- are sensitive to smell of human blood.
http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=gU9CQT-snIo&feature=PlayList&p=7BB8848A81770E47&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=16
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∙ 11y agoBecause they basically think your a fish which is his food
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∙ 14y agoThey are either Hungry or Scared that we will hurt them
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∙ 12y agoBad things happen. Sharks are extremely attractive to blood, and once smelled, the shark will follow its scent until it catches who is the "bleeder". The shark will then... You know....
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∙ 14y agoWarm water has more energy and can transfer the smell faster because of this increased movment.
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Do lemon sharks eat clown fish?
lemon sharks are to big and tough to get eaten by another shark
Do mako sharks attack humans?
yes! mako sharks maybe small but they are the fastest shark in the ocean so there is no escaping them if you do run into one.
How dangerous is a goblin shark?
sharks aren't that dangerous they attack humans if they are scared
What do birds get eaten by?
Eagles
Do sharks usually attack humans?
Sharks don't usually people unless they mistake you for food or they can't see. That's why you shouldn't swim in murky waters.
Do milk sharks attack humans?
no most sharks do not attack humans unless they do something to provoke them
Do humans attack sharks more often or do sharks attack more often?
YES
Do humans attack sharks?
No we kill them
Do tigger sharks attack humans?
Tiger sharks will eat anything they can fit in their mouths. But they will attack humans but its usually rare to happen.
Do sharks attack humans whenever they see them?
No they do not. They attack if provoked or if they think ur a seal.
Do lemon sharks eat clown fish?
lemon sharks are to big and tough to get eaten by another shark
What does Great white sharks mean?
agressive,known to attack humans
what 3 sharks kill humans?
Many sharks attack humans, but the big three are the bull shark, tiger shark, and great white shark.
Are bull sharks helpful to humans?
No, bull sharks are the main shark that hangs around where people swim and they bump you to get you to fall over, then attack. So no, bull sharks are a danger to humans.
How do people protect themselves form sharks?
they violently attack humans with their mouth they attack you
Where does sharks attack humans?
this is a trick Question because sharks mistake people as seals and think that they are a tasty snack.
Why are so many people attacked by sharks?
sharks mostly attack humans because they are mistaken as an otter or other form of prey. many humans may also accidentally step on sharks if in the water and not careful which leads to aggression and in seconds (or less) an attack occurs.
