Sharks have long suffered from a negative reputation as vicious killers, a portrayal greatly exaggerated by media like the film 'Jaws'. In reality, about 100 shark bites are recorded annually, with only 10% resulting in fatalities. Researchers from the University of Paris Sciences and Letters, led by Eric E. Clua, have revealed that many of these bites occur due to self-defense, often triggered by human actions. This research contrasts with the common view of sharks as aggressive predators, instead highlighting their timid nature and the defensive reasons behind their bites.
Sharks are often viewed as serial killers, but the reality is that bites are rare and usually linked to a survival instinct triggered by human actions.
This recent study emphasizes that the majority of shark bites are defensive rather than predatory, dispelling myths propagated by popular media.
Research indicates that bites occur when sharks feel threatened, and they are motivated by self-defense rather than hunger.
Clua suggests that behavior seen in other animals, like bears, is mirrored in sharks, marking a shift in our understanding of their interactions with humans.
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