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What makes sharks so special?
Their ability to thermoregulate makes them more tolerant of cool water and allows their muscles to respond more quickly than their cold-blooded relatives. This is just one of traits that make sharks such a diverse and interesting group of animals. Some sharks give birth to live young, but some lay eggs.
Why do people like killing sharks?
Sharks have been feared hunters ever since people first observed them swimming in the vast ocean. Shark fins are tempting targets for fishermen because they have high monetary and cultural value . They are used in a popular dish called shark fin soup, which is a symbol of status in Chinese culture.
Why are shark attacks on humans decreasing?
Tiger sharks are one of the three main species responsible for attacks on humans but much of the time they ignore people in the ocean (Credit: Getty Images) The reason for the fall – which bucks the overall trend of growing numbers of attacks – has been attributed to a sharp decline in the number of black-tipped sharks.
Why do sharks have teeth?
There is some evidence that shark teeth may also function as mechanosensory structures to help the animals learn more about what they are biting “ (Great) white sharks, which often hunt in very clear water use their vision a lot more and their eyesight is much better,” says Chapman.
Do great white sharks attack humans?
Other researchers have suggested juvenile great whites may attack humans as they hone their predatory skills, in much the same way that young lions will experiment with whatever prey they can take on. But regardless of the reasons for attacks on humans, the risks involved are still vanishingly small.
How many shark attacks have there been in 2019 so far?
So far in 2019, there have been four fatal shark attacks. Tiger sharks are one of the three main species responsible for attacks on humans but much of the time they ignore people in the ocean (Credit: Getty Images)