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For years the belief about sharks was that they were extremely dangerous man eaters who hunted us down. But that really isn't the case at all and the statistics prove that.
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7 “Superpowers” Sharks Use To Rule The Oceans: seeker.com/7-superpowers-sharks-use-to-rule-the-oceans-1888344604.html
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Sources:
Shark Attack Statistics:
usa.oceana.org/shark-attack-statistics
“Despite their reputation, sharks are not man-eaters. Need proof? Here are the facts."
Shark Attack Deaths: How Common Are They?:
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/06/15/shark-attacks/71251814
“Blame it on Jaws. The national fear of shark attacks got its start 40 years ago this summer with the release of Jaws, the movie blockbuster that unleashed the primal fear of being eaten alive while swimming."
Record Number Of Worldwide Shark Attacks In 2015 Linked To “Double Whammy” Of Climate Change, El Niño:
accuweather.com/en/weather-news/record-number-of-shark-attacks-in-2015-warm-ocean-water-climate-change-el-nino/55392026
“Worldwide shark attacks reached an all-time record high in 2015, according to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF)."
Record Number Of Shark Attacks In 2015, Though Only 6 Deaths:
cnn.com/2016/02/09/world/shark-attacks
“When sharks are attacking people in record numbers, as happened this past year, it makes sense to blame the sharks. That doesn't make it fair, though."
Shark Facts: Attack Stats, Record Swims, More:
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/06/0613_050613_sharkfacts.html
“The United States averages just 16 shark attacks each year and slightly less than one shark-attack fatality every two years. Meanwhile, in the coastal U.S. states alone, lightning strikes and kills more than 41 people each year."
Frequently Asked Questions About Sharks:
nmfs.noaa.gov/sharks/FS_faq.htm
“Sharks do not normally hunt humans. When they do attack a human, it is usually a case of mistaken identity. Shark sometimes mistake humans for its natural prey, such as fish or a marine mammal or sea turtle, and most often will release the person after the first bite."
Why You Shouldn’t Be Worried About Shark Attacks:
businessinsider.com/why-you-shouldnt-be-worried-about-sharks-2014-7
“Although most Americans know in their brains that their chances of being bitten by a shark are slim, they remain more fearful of sharks than, say, collapsing sand holes, which statistically kill more people at the beach."
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Episode 3 of 5
Check us out on iTunes! apple.co/1TXDZAI
Please Subscribe! bit.ly/28iQhYC
For years the belief about sharks was that they were extremely dangerous man eaters who hunted us down. But that really isn't the case at all and the statistics prove that.
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Previous Episode:
7 “Superpowers” Sharks Use To Rule The Oceans: seeker.com/7-superpowers-sharks-use-to-rule-the-oceans-1888344604.html
+ + + + + + + +
Sources:
Shark Attack Statistics:
usa.oceana.org/shark-attack-statistics
“Despite their reputation, sharks are not man-eaters. Need proof? Here are the facts."
Shark Attack Deaths: How Common Are They?:
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/06/15/shark-attacks/71251814
“Blame it on Jaws. The national fear of shark attacks got its start 40 years ago this summer with the release of Jaws, the movie blockbuster that unleashed the primal fear of being eaten alive while swimming."
Record Number Of Worldwide Shark Attacks In 2015 Linked To “Double Whammy” Of Climate Change, El Niño:
accuweather.com/en/weather-news/record-number-of-shark-attacks-in-2015-warm-ocean-water-climate-change-el-nino/55392026
“Worldwide shark attacks reached an all-time record high in 2015, according to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF)."
Record Number Of Shark Attacks In 2015, Though Only 6 Deaths:
cnn.com/2016/02/09/world/shark-attacks
“When sharks are attacking people in record numbers, as happened this past year, it makes sense to blame the sharks. That doesn't make it fair, though."
Shark Facts: Attack Stats, Record Swims, More:
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/06/0613_050613_sharkfacts.html
“The United States averages just 16 shark attacks each year and slightly less than one shark-attack fatality every two years. Meanwhile, in the coastal U.S. states alone, lightning strikes and kills more than 41 people each year."
Frequently Asked Questions About Sharks:
nmfs.noaa.gov/sharks/FS_faq.htm
“Sharks do not normally hunt humans. When they do attack a human, it is usually a case of mistaken identity. Shark sometimes mistake humans for its natural prey, such as fish or a marine mammal or sea turtle, and most often will release the person after the first bite."
Why You Shouldn’t Be Worried About Shark Attacks:
businessinsider.com/why-you-shouldnt-be-worried-about-sharks-2014-7
“Although most Americans know in their brains that their chances of being bitten by a shark are slim, they remain more fearful of sharks than, say, collapsing sand holes, which statistically kill more people at the beach."
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DNews Plus is built for enthusiastic science fans seeking out comprehensive conversations on the geeky topics they love. Host Trace Dominguez digs beyond the usual scope to deliver details, developments and opinions on advanced topics like AI, string theory and Mars exploration. DNews Plus is also offered as an audio podcast on iTunes.
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Trace Dominguez on Twitter twitter.com/TraceDominguez
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