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Welcome to my Shark Attack lens.
The very word shark brings to mind images of stealth and danger for many people.
While this lense does not condone the killing of sharks and we don't need to be overly afraid of sharks as a whole (the majority are usually harmless if left alone) we do need to be aware of their existence and treat them with respect.
I personally have seen what a hungry great white can do to a fibreglass surf ski and there have been a small number of fatalities in the state where I live.
This lens is dedicated to the often misunderstood world of shark attacks.
Warning - some of the footage is graphic so if you are squeamish give this lens a miss.
Attacks by sharks- the hows and whys.
Sharks are primarily attracted to vibration (splashing for example) and the presence of organic chemicals (such as the blood of fish).
They have the ability to trace the smell carcass of a whale washed up on the beach from literally hundreds of kilometres away and will actively look for a meal without any other intent than to refuel.
Sharks are just basically interested in food (like all fish) and in many ways behave in a similar fashion to any other fish in the ocean.
An important characteristic that a shark also possesses is the ability to pick up the minute electrical signals generated by other organisms and therefore enables it to accurately track it's food at closer range (including in conditions where visibility is poor).
Attacks on humans appear to be in the most part a case of mistaken identity or simply being in the wrong place a the wrong time.
Attack off the coast of Chile
Actual attack footage - warning disturbing footage and coarse language.
Perhaps attracted by the splashing of swimmers it appears from nowhere.
Great White shark attack ( +18 this shock )
Great White shark attack
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Most attacks are not fatal.
The majority of attacks on humans by sharks are not fatal though the injuries can range from puncture marks and a few scrapes to the loss of a limb depending on where the victim is bitten.However larger sharks such as the Great White and Tiger can inflict severe damage and the resulting blood loss and trauma needs to be treated rapidly.
Of the hundreds of species of sharks in our oceans and estuaries only a few are considered dangerous.
The Great White is responsible for over 100 attacks on humans and is regarded as perhaps the most dangerous shark in the ocean but is also considered less aggressive than other species.
Bull sharks for example are considered even more dangerous by some experts due to their aggressive nature and have been found upriver in fresh water where people are likely to share the river resulting in more frequent encounters.
White tip oceanic sharks are extremely curious and persistent if they think there is a meal possible and are responsible for more shipwreck deaths at sea than any other species.
Tiger sharks are also considered dangerous and have been described as "the garbage cans of the sea" since they will consume just about anything and are common scavengers.
Asking for a shark attack...
The truth behind shark attacks is that on the whole you have more chance of being struck by lightning.
The tiger sharks here actually swim by a number of times, one eventually investigates by bumping and then takes a bite.
The results are shocking to say the least but the shark itself cannot be blamed for trying to identify a source of food.
Shark attack on a surfer filmed as it happens.
New YouTube vids
Shark Week 2007 - Scary Shark Attack
Survivor of a shark attack recounts the horrific experience and what it felt like to come so close to death.
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Nips and lacerations from smaller sharks.
Shark Takes Bite Out Of Surfer's Shoulder
A surfer is recovering Monday after being bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach. Jeffrey Clark, 51, was paddling out near the jetty at the Ponce Inlet on Sunday afternoon when a shark nipped him on the shoulder. Fortunately, the bite is minor. Beach Patrol Captain Scott Peterson assures swimmers the attack was mistaken identity and that the shark was not hunting for people.
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Diver escapes shark attack.
Wearing a black wetsuit and looking like one of the Great white shark's favourite food sources (seals) makes them vunerable.
Also abalone harvesting does add some attractant to the water.
Here is the story of the diver who got away.
Aussie Diver Escapes the Jaws of a Great White Shark
An Australian diver literally swam into the jaws of a Great White shark while diving for abalone. He suffered lacerations /bite marks to his back, shoulders and mid-torso, but managed to escape by punching the shark in it's eye.
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New YouTube vids
Orca attack on Great White
An Orca{CA 2} that seeks out Great Whites to kill and eat
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New Wikipedia
Shark info
A shark attack is an attack on a human by a shark. Every year, a number of people are attacked by sharks, although most survive. Despite the relative rarity of shark attacks, the fear of sharks is a common phenomenon, having been fueled by the occasional instances of attacks, such as the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, and by sensationalized fiction and film, such as the Jaws series. Many shark experts feel that the danger presented by sharks has been exaggerated, and even the creator of the Jaws phenomenon, the late Peter Benchley, attempted to dispel the myth of sharks being man-eating monsters in the recent years before his death.
Shark stuff
Land Shark Sticker (Rect.)
Let everyone know that you are a ruthless and wily land shark impersonating a surfer or a swindler of sailors from the Wave Hound Surf Slang and Lingo Store & Surf Shop. Beware of the Land Shark.
Surrounded by Sharks Infant/Toddler T-Shirt
On those night dives do you ever wonder what lies just beyond your sight? Perhaps you are the middle of a feeding frenzy? Sharks surround a lone diver in "Hardcore Diver".
Great Stuff on eBay
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Shark Stuff on Amazon
Shark - Season One
Amazon Price: $32.99 (as of 09/04/2008)
Shark Week: 20th Anniversary Collection
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 09/04/2008)
Shark Swarm
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 09/04/2008)
New Link List
- Pictures of sharks and rays
- Beautiful photography and helpful information so you can identify your shark.
- International Shark Attack File
- A database of shark attacks as well as information on how, why, and where sharks attack, and how to avoid becoming a victim.
- www.sharkattacks.com
- Site containing news of shark attacks and some graphic pictures of bites.
New Guestbook
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purple83
Cool lens come check my lens out about animal attacks i think you would enjoy it just click my name and please tell me what you think Posted May 01, 2008 |
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Roving_Band
Very informative. It's great to be in the Wild Animals Group with you! Posted March 05, 2008 |
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flicker
Nice lens. 5* Welcome to the Wild Animals group! Posted November 09, 2007 |
