If you see that in the ocean, do not go, shark experts warn
These seemingly innocent creatures could be an indication that sharks hide nearby.
Now that most COVID restrictions have been lifted in the United States and temperatures are increasing, in some cases,record heightsMore and more people are looking for a little time at the beach. But even if you are no longer worried about the coronavirus the next time youhead at the beachThis does not mean you should throw caution in the wind. The ocean can still pose seasonal risks and experts warn to see some subtle red flags especially in the water, it means you should not go at all because sharks could be nearby. Read it to know what you need to keep your eye during your next trip to the beach.
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If you see diving birds or jumping fish, do not go to the ocean.
Mandrel, PhD, Marine biologist and researcher at Dalhousie University, told Youthitness News 11 in North Carolina that the main thing you should have tolooking before going to the ocean Do animals like to feast? "Some of the best tips I can give are just aware of your environment," Bangley said. "Sharks are usually really good in what they do. They are able to identify things that are and are not on the menu."
The good news is that you are probably not on the menu. According to the University of Florida, Florida Shark Trustees (ISAF), in 2020, there were 57 cases of non-abuseShark bite on humans And 39 bites caused throughout the world, proving that it is bitten by a shark is a rare event.
But if you are afraid of what could be hidden in the ocean, Bangley says to keep an eye on birds and fish. "If you see the diving of birds or the fish jump, it could be an indicator that a greater predator, perhaps a shark, could be an attempt to prey to a fish school," says Yewitness News. In short, the best way toAvoid a bite of a shark is to "stay outside the food chain", likeStrongExplain.
Bangley also says to avoid swimming or surfing near fishing areas and pillars, such as the smell of bait or fish in difficulty can attract sharks.
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And if you see seals in the ocean, you should not enter either.
A group of seals in the ocean may seem harmless and even cute, but the reality is far from it. Not only can seal themselves be dangerous, but they are another shark 'Preferred snacks.Greg Skomal, a maritime fishing biologist and a shark researcher, told theBoston HeraldThis sharkSeals hunting in shallow parts of the ocean As long as there are at least five to six feet of water.
And sharks can confuse humans for seals, especially if you are already near a group of them. "If you are stupid enough to swim among a group of seals fronding in the lowlands, you put yourself in danger. There is no question about it,"Bob bob, Chief Scientist of OCEARCH, an organization that collects and follows the shark data, saidForbes.
Experts say that large white shark observations have recently increased in the United States.
According to experts, shark observations, particularly large whites, are upside down the United States right now. "It's summer, and it's when people are bitten," said Outer. "The first thing to remember is that the ocean is a wild place."
Although they hit both the east and west coasts lately, large white sharks are more prevalent in some areas than others. A 1,400 poundsgreat White shark was followed along the Jersey shore recently and a California surfer was to be hospitalizedAfter being bitten By a large white shark on the coast of the San Francisco Bay area. OCEARCH currently follows 70 sharks in real time and the organization reports that, in addition to these states,several large white sharks have been labeled on the coast of South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, New York, Massachusetts and Maine.
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Up to half of all shark attacks can be assigned to large white sharks.
According toNational Geographic,Great white sharks Regardless of a third half of all shark attacks reported around the world each year. ISAF from the University of Florida found that large white sharks were involved in at least 16Unauthorized shark bites In 2020, including six of the 10 fatalities of the year. In the United States, a swimmer was killed by a great white shark in California and another was killed by the species of Maine last year.
"I think the frequency of white sharks swimming in the same places that humans can be on the rise, but if so, we do not yet know the cause"Gavin Naylor , Director of the Florida Museum of Natural History Shark research program , says in a statement.
But finally, Outer says there are biggest concerns for the beach houses. "Recognize that you are facing much larger risks when you go swimming in the ocean things like RIP constraints and currents and flash , who kills more people than sharks never do it, "he says Strong . And the return figures. According to ISFA statistics, the beach houses are more than 100 times more likely to drown in the ocean than to get bite by a shark , through Strong .
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