Why do sharks not bite divers who are right next to them?
In: Biology
1. Not all sharks are super aggressive and people-eating like the movies say. They’re animals not hunters, they hunt for food, not for fun (usually)
2. Not hungry or you’re not appealing food
3. Already ate your dive partner and are no longer hungry
4. Some sharks only fully grow to a few inches or less though I assume you mean large sharks like great whites
5. They’re probably just checking you out to see if you’re a threat to them or not. If they don’t then they might just chill
Think of it like “why do humans not bite cows that are right next to them” You COULD, and it would be food, but it wouldn’t be worth it effort wise, it might fight back, and there’s plenty of easier food around you could catch.
I am by no means a shark expert and do not go hugging sharks because of this post
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