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Shark Attacks Surge: Selfie Culture Sparks Defensive Bites

4/29/2025

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A new study reveals a startling connection between rising shark attacks and tourists snapping selfies with these majestic creatures. Researchers found that many bites occur as defensive reactions to human provocation. Professor Eric Clua urges us to respect these wild predators, warning against using sharks as mere props for social media fame.

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A new study reveals a startling connection between rising shark attacks and tourists snapping selfies with these majestic creatures. Researchers found that many bites occur as defensive reactions to human provocation. Professor Eric Clua urges us to respect these wild predators, warning against using sharks as mere props for social media fame.