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Sharks followed slave ships because they were attracted to the garbage, offal, and yes dead slaves who were thrown overboard. It is also documented that slaves committed suicide by jumping overboard if given the opportunity although sides of some of the ships were netted to prevent this.
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Where does the pilot fish live?
Pilot fish typically live in open waters near coral reefs, where they can be found swimming in schools close to larger marine animals like sharks, rays, or turtles. They form a mutually beneficial relationship with these animals by feeding on parasites that attach to their hosts.
Why do birds follow ships?
For the food thrown overboard. People often fish on ships and then throw the bits and parts of fish that they don't want back into the water. Birds have learned that there is food when there is a ship.
When was Ships with Wings created?
Ships with Wings was created in 1941-11.
Why a pilot fish is name as that name?
The name "pilot fish" comes from the behavior of some fish species in which they swim alongside larger marine animals such as sharks or rays. This behavior is similar to a pilot guiding a ship, hence the name "pilot fish."
What mythological creature is the whirlpool?
The whirlpool is often associated with the sea monster Charybdis in Greek mythology. Charybdis was a creature that created powerful whirlpools in the sea, capable of swallowing ships whole.
Which of the following would not be found recorded in ships logs?
Other ships encounteredOther ships encountered
Does sharks eat ships?
No they do not
What did the ships do after they were loaded with goods?
Got eaten by sharks.
Do sharks follow cruise ships?
Yes, but they usually get scared away by the boat.
What do sea-monsters eat?
Fish & Chips or Ships
Where would one typically see cargo ships?
Cargo ships are found at all points in the world as it is a global distribute of stock, merchandise and materials from one port to another. Depending on the stock and products within the ship will often depend on the destination but Cargo ships will always be found at a port.
What is found in the wharf?
Ships.
What is a mermaids predotor?
If they existed, mermaids predators would be fishermen, sharks, whaling ships, and oil spills.
What do sea monster eat?
this is a joke sea monsters eat sea foodsome eat sharks fish & chips
How did Africans attempt to resist captivity at sea?
African (slaves) would often attempt to jump overboard the ships they were on and risk drowning at sea or be eaten by sharks; the conditions on the ship were so unbearable, that slaves could not bear it anymore and had to leave.
Who raided spanish ships?
Ships were commonly raided during voyages. Pirates often raided Spanish ships for treasure and these ships were also raided and attacked by ships from other countries.
What were the results of the voyage?
He and his ships were never found.
