Why do sharks not bite divers who are right next to them?
In: Biology
One thing to keep in mind (not sure if mentioned above) is that most sharks are fish eaters. Fish blood is copper based, whereas human blood is iron based; completely different smells. I’ve had my hands split during dives (excema) while not wearing gloves, and sharks don’t care. I’d be concerned around mammal feeding sharks, but not the rest.
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