Dangerous animals

Question 1

how can interactions with sharks be categorised?

Answer 1

1. sighting
2. encounter
3. bite incident (non-fatal)
4. bite incident (fatal)

Question 2

how can shark attacks be categorised?

Answer 2

provoked

unprovoked

Question 3

where do sharks congregate to feed?

Answer 3

in shallower water and at reef/plateau drop-offs

Question 4

what are the top 3 shark species for attacks

Answer 4

white
tiger
bull

Question 5

what times of day do attacks occur most often

Answer 5

diurnal

Question 6

what are the 3 tactics of shark attacks

Answer 6

1. hit and run- singular impact and the shark does not return. usually occurs in poor visibility when ID of prey is mistaken. never too serious
2. bump and bite- shark will check out prey and bite after inspection.
3. sneak- intentional stalking of prey. bites will be severe and sustained and will often result in death. will not come as the result of an accident, rather the shark will be provoked and know the ID of the human.

Question 7

what are the 4 victim categories (position in water) of shark attacks

Answer 7

1. in water
2. on water
3. underwater
4. entering/exiting the water

Question 8

what are the top 3 countries for unprovoked shark attacks

Answer 8

1. USA
2. Australia
3. South Africa