Environment

Increase in shark attacks closer to shore

Environment

Posted by: mistymae53

3rd Apr 2011 01:55pm

I wondered if beach lovers were possibly becoming wary about visiting the beach due to, what seems to be an increase in shark attacks closer to shore. There have alway been shark attacks, but from time to time now, you will hear that fish numbers are becoming seriously depleted for one reason or the other (overfishing or environmental factors for example). Do other people think that, maybe big fish, like sharks, are becoming increasingly hungry, and are possibly looking for a less favoured alternative food, purely due to a lack of fish in the ocean.

Comments 3

alanj
  • 18th Jul 2012 08:12pm

Our beaches are under attack - danger zone - for all two legs creatures

soni
  • 13th Feb 2012 01:06pm

Doesn't matter were you go any thing can happen,but with the shark attacks i will not go out deep in the water the limit is up to my knees .

mell
  • 13th Feb 2012 12:12pm

its our own fault invading their lives and territory. we should be lucky every time we make it out of the ocean alive. they should have the right to any human tresspassing on their property since we're able to fin them and toss them back in the ocean. i know there are people out there mourning the loss of loved ones attacked by sharks and those people have every right to be angry and upset and all that. but my point is when you go in the ocean you are invading privacy and most animals wouldnt even try to stop you like dolphins would welcome you and help you catch their fish then save you from sharks because they actually have a heart. sharks dont like the taste of human and will only attack if you appear to be a seal, turtle or anything that they naturally eat. if a small creatured camouflaged as an apple came into your home and sat in your apple bowl, is it then your own fault for eating it because thats what were doing. its not their fault its ours.

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