Hawaii Shark Attack
Straight Information About Hawaii Shark Attacks
and the Risk To Humans
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Shark Attack Hawaii
Thriller movies portray sharks as ferocious predators that aggressively attack and kill innocent swimmers.
The truth is much less exciting--or dangerous. The chances of a Hawaii shark attack are extremely low.
Sharks are not unpredictable, deranged killers. Rather, sharks play an essential part in the ocean's
balance by removing the weak and sick from marine animal populations.
Basic Facts About Hawaii Shark Attacks
Tiger sharks are responsible for most Hawaii shark attacks on humans. This large shark species
regularlyeats human-size prey.
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When seen from below, swimmers and surfboarders are perhaps mistaken for the fat bodies of
sea turtles–a favorite treat for sharks. Splashing creates irregular ripples in the
water below, which entice the shark to attack an apparently injured animal.
The most common type of Hawaii shark attack is the so-called "hit and run" assault. This shark
attack, a quick bite and release, whereupon the shark disappears, is usually a case of mistaken identity.
Because humans not part of a shark's normal diet, we are quickly abandoned for better prey.
These shark attacks usually cause leg injuries below the knee and are rarely fatal.
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Hawaii Shark Attack Statistics
In Hawaii, without knowing it, thousands of people come in close contact with sharks each year while swimming, surfing, and boating.
Although the rate of shark attacks in Hawaii remains steady at about three per year, the number of people in the water
continues to climb. Thus, the number of Hawaii shark attacks is negligible.
Tiger sharks are one of three main shark species known to attack humans, and are responsible for most shark
attacks in Hawaii. Only about three shark attacks occur per year in Hawaii and few shark attacks are fatal.
The Hawaii shark attack rate is surprisingly low considering thethousands of people who swim, surf and dive
in Hawaiian waters every day.
By comparison, more people are killed by dogs in the U.S. every year than have been killed by shark attacks in
the last 100 years.
Of course the best way to learn about sharks is to see them in real life. However, here are some great websites
with verified shark information Not like the sensational crap on TV.
International Shark Attack File
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/sharks/isaf/isafabout.htm
Project Aware
http://www.projectaware.org/americas/english/pts.asp
Monterrey Bay Aquarium
http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/whiteshark.asp
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