Some shark bites on humans are self-defense, not attack
scientists
A new study says
Sharks are often perceived as dangerous predators, but new research suggests that some shark bites may actually be a form of self-defense rather than a planned attack.
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Although shark bites are rare, with only about 100 reported each year and about 10% fatal, researchers have found that some bites occur when sharks feel threatened by human activity. These “defensive bites” can be caused by people trying to spear fish near a shark, grab one, or even just swim too close.