Hummerhead Shark
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Why Do Sharks Attack Humans?
Sharks do not attack humans for the sole
purpose of hunger. In fact, sharks do not know what the feeling of hunger is,
and in fact, can go for many months without eating. This is not to say that
sharks do not attack with the intention of seeking prey. Many attacks on divers
and surfers especially can be attained to searching for food. To a shark, a
surfer on a surfboard slightly resembles that of a seal or sea lion, or a diver
in a black wetsuit can look like other prey.
Sharks also attack humans because they
have been provoked or agitated by the person. Many spear-fishers have been
attacked by reef sharks because when they spear fish, the blood from the fish
and it's vibrations can sometimes result in a feeding frenzy by many sharks.
Bright colours can also be counted for attacks. As many people have believed in
the past, sharks do in fact can see colours, and do indeed have very good
eyesight. Avoid wearing the colours of orange and yellow, as this can aggravate
the shark, and possibly lead to attacks.
Sharks are in fact attracted by splashing
and vibrations in the water, and it can sometimes be attributed to attacks.
Most scientists have not been able to predict why and where sharks attacks.
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