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Why do sharks bite humans? Macquarie University study shows it's due to mistaken identity
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Why do sharks bite humans? Macquarie University study shows it's due to mistaken identity
Why do sharks bite humans? Macquarie University study shows it's due to mistaken identity
Why do sharks bite humans? Macquarie University study shows it's due to mistaken identity
Great whites, tiger and bull sharks are the three species types which many humans fear White sharks are highly visual, with young white sharks posing a greater threat to humans due to poorer vision.
Fatal shark attacks are rare.
In particular a human swimming or paddling on a surfboard are most at risk of being bitten, especially by juvenile white sharks which are more prone to attacks.
New research from Australia's Macquarie University has found some sharks bite humans as a case of 'mistaken identity' picture, Great White Shark stock photo 'We found that surfers, swimmers and pinnipeds seals and sea lions on the surface of the ocean will look the same to a white shark looking up from below, because these sharks can't see fine details or colours,' said Dr Ryan in.
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