Many movies cast sharks in a negative light. “Jaws,” we’re looking at you. But despite all the bad press these animals get, they’re not actually all that dangerous to humans. In fact, the Australian Institute of Marine Science reports that there are only about 10 shark attacks worldwide every year. Meanwhile, human fishing practices have killed millions of sharks.
Learning facts like these can change the way you look at sharks. Like snakes and other often-feared animals, sharks may seem less frightening once you know more about them. Start your learning journey with this list of cool shark facts.
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