Sharks: Fact vs Fiction
Scientific facts about sharks reveal the large gap between their image in people's minds and their actual behavior in the sea.
A real shark is completely different from the shark you imagine. The truth is more exciting and less terrifying than the cinema portrayed.
The Legend of the Human Shark
The probability of a fatal attack by a shark is less than the probability of dying from a lightning bolt or a bee sting. Sharks do not prefer humans as food, and their rare attacks are often out of curiosity or self-defense.
Amazing facts about sharks
Their intelligence
Sharks are not stupid killing machines, but rather intelligent creatures that learn, adapt, and remember good fishing spots for years.
The shark is endangered
Humans kill between 80 and 100 million sharks annually, while sharks kill less than 10 humans per year. Who should be afraid of the other?
The correct behavior when meeting a shark
- Stay calm and do not move quickly
- Avoid screaming or panic movements
- Move away slowly, facing the shark, not with your back
- Respect his distance and give him space
The shark does not need our fear but our respect. It is a pillar of the marine ecosystem and its loss is a disaster for the oceans.