Why do sharks not bite divers who are right next to them?
In: Biology
Sharks bite things for a few reasons.
1. They want to eat it. They don’t want to eat us. We’re not part of their natural environment.
2. They’re defending themselves.
3. They’re curious about something in their environment and want to see what it’s like (sharks don’t have hands so they see what something is like by biting it and seeing what they taste and smell).
Almost all shark attacks are number 3 which is why most shark attacks are just a little nibble and then the shark swims away. So a shark that sees divers from time to time probably isn’t curious about this non food thing that is swimming around them.
Latest Answers