Shark attack
Shark Attack
A shark attack is an interaction between humans and sharks where the shark poses a threat or causes physical harm to a person.
Pronunciation
- /ʃɑːrk əˈtæk/
Etymology
The term "shark attack" is derived from the English words "shark", which is a type of fish, and "attack", which means to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with the intent of causing harm.
Description
A shark attack usually occurs when a shark mistakes a human for its usual prey, such as seals or other marine animals. However, not all interactions between humans and sharks result in injury or death. Some encounters may only involve the shark investigating unfamiliar objects in their environment.
Types of Shark Attacks
There are three main types of shark attacks:
- Provoked Attack: This occurs when a human initiates interaction with a shark, such as a diver biting a shark, resulting in the shark defending itself.
- Unprovoked Attack: This happens when a shark initiates an interaction with a human without any human provocation.
- Shark Bite Incidents: These are instances where sharks bite boats, surfboards, or other objects without any human provocation.
Prevention and Response
Various measures can be taken to prevent shark attacks, such as avoiding waters with known shark activity, not swimming alone, and avoiding the water at dawn, dusk, and night when sharks are most active. If a shark attack occurs, immediate medical attention is crucial to address potential blood loss and other injuries.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shark attack
- Wikipedia's article - Shark attack
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