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Health & Science4h 31m ago
Sharks can bite humans, and some shark bites can be fatal, but people are not normal shark food.
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Who
humans, sharks
What
Sharks can bite humans, and some shark bites can be fatal, but people are not normal shark food.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:21:01 GMT · 4h 31m ago
Where
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Why
Shark bites can result from feeding, investigation or defensive behavior, and are often exploratory.
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While shark attacks are rare, averaging six fatalities per year globally, certain behaviors like surfing or swimming during low-light hours can increase the risk of encountering sharks, particularly the 'Big Three' species in areas where humans and these sharks overlap.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading4h 31m agoSharks can bite humans, and some shark bites can be fatal, but people are not normal shark food.
- Health & Science4h 31m agoThere were 57 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks worldwide in 2022, with a 10-year average of 72 unprovoked bites and six fatalities annually.Open article