The stereotypes sharks have been given with in movies are not fair for humans to go off of, if they haven’t seen what really gentle creatures they are. Sharks attacking humans are simple just cases, of mistaken identity, humans cause sharks to swim in land and, humans are not being respectful with a shark's habitat. Ever since, the movie JAWS came out, there has been a different perspective on sharks all around the world. Sharks are powerful fish that don’t mean to cause any harm, they are genital, beautiful creatures, that's all they are. Overall, sharks are very gentil therefore, they are not the horrible mankillers that most people think they are
As Stephen Covey once declared, “Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition- such as lifting weight- we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.” This may seem like no sweat, but in reality it is laborious to do. Nevertheless, there are many people who embody this quote in our everyday lives and even in literature. The short story The Truth About Sharks by Joan Bauer, depicts such a person. In this anecdote, the experience that the protagonist, Beth faced, taught her to stand up for herself and therefore feel empowered. She went from a sullen teenager who was unable to stand up to her uncle and one who felt insecure in the shadow of her cousin, to someone with the confidence to rise above. The Truth About Sharks portrays a vital change that happened to Beth as a result of her being falsely accused of shoplifting and the challenges she faced to clear her name. This article renders a dynamic change that occurred in the main character, Beth who demonstrated the theme stand up for what you think is right.
...s. According to studies and statistics done, you are more likely to be struck by lightning than killed by a shark. They are often misinterpreted as scary and violent creatures, however this is merely due to media. Shark based films such as Jaw show that these sharks are harmful when they really aren't. Tapes/recordings of sharks slaughtering humans are published so often because of its actual unusualness.
But occasionally the younger sharks are preyed on by bigger sharks that do not necessarily have to be Bull sharks they can be become prey to any larger species of shark and occasionally a crocodile. However there are parasites like Pandarus sinuatus, and Periscopus dentatus that use the surface of the shark’s skin and use it to survive (Curtis). Though that does not in anyway decrease or increase the economic uses for the bull shark, its effects on the environment, or level of danger to humans. In certain places around the world the amount of bull sharks is decreasing slightly, because sharks can be harvested to make fish food, for their meat, for oils, and their fins for shark fin soup, or in asia their skin can be used to make “good leather” (“Bullshark”; Curtis). Even though their numbers are thought to be decreasing according to the International Shark Attack Files, otherwise known as the ISAF, has reported that there have been at least 70 reported unprovoked attacks on humans of which 17 were fatal, but that is only the known number of the reported attacks by bull sharks there most likely have been many more attacks that went unreported (“Bullshark”; Curtis). They are known for being one of “the most dangerous sharks in the world” because they along side the tiger shark,and great white they are the most common sharks to attack a human
The bull shark may be responsible for many shark attacks in the world but I believe that we have no right to kill them. Sharks are very important to animals food cycles and if the food cycles get messed up it can greatly effect the world. In fact, the bull shark is more vulnerable to human impact due to their ability to live in fresh and salt water but many sharks that are killed are for either shark fin soup or their liver oil. The sharks liver oil has many uses now but it started as a machine lubricant. Another way that sharks die is by recreational fishing. The sharks can get caught up in the fishermen's nets and eventually suffocate and die. As an environmental community, I feel like we need to inform people about shark habits and how to keep sharks safe. The water is their home and we are
This image is what a majority of people believe to be the shark. They believe it to be the bloodthirsty sea monster that appears in countless works of literature and films, but science says otherwise. The classic picture painted by the minds of sailors returning from years at sea come from imagination and sharks’ violent methods of hunting and mating. Sharks fear humans as much as humans fear sharks, and most sharks, particularly the “man-eating” great whites, only bite humans because they mistake surfers for seals. In earlier times, the ocean was a source of mystery and adventur...
Sharks have also been subjected to medical research, games and competitions, jewellery, souvenirs and cosmetics. We need to take into consideration that sharks play a vital role in the natural world that we live in. it is imperative that we look after these majestic creatures and ensure they remain protected. We need to be aware of the dangers of sharks, swim in protected areas where there are shark nets, and do not swim after dark in the sea (especially not alone) as the sea is the sharks home. Humans should also be wearing wet suits as protection in the ocean. The sea is where they live, they swim freely and they eat – they do not particularly target humans but rather prey on food that is available to them in their habitat.
In 2015 only 59 shark attacks have occurred around the world compared to the millions of sharks killed by humans every year. Due to these accidental shark attacks people tend to think that sharks, especially Great Whites are evil creatures with malice intentions when attacks do occur; but, on the contrary that is wrong. Sharks are not the only beautiful and unique creatures in the ocean, they also play a vital role in our ecosystem; however, due to human interference they might not be around much longer, through awareness sharks can be protected from endangerment.
Thesis: Sharks should be conserved because they are an important part of the ocean, attacks are often incidental, and human behavior influences the behavior of sharks.
Sharks appear to be very vicious creatures that will eat or kill anything in its path. People think that all sharks are harmful and deadly to humans. However, research shows that this statement is not true. Sharks can be trained and tamed. They are just like big, aquatic dogs. Only about 2 dozen types of sharks are potentially harmful to humans. Shark attacks are also much more uncommon than one may think. Despite their fearsome appearances, sharks are not as vicious as they look.
Hundreds of people, who get in the ocean every year, are almost none that encounter sharks. Even if you're lucky enough to see a shark big enough to bite you, you're much likely to die from a heart attack than getting bit by one. Shark attacks are mistakes and the idea of a shark off every beach waiting for people to come in the water is completely untrue. I will inform you on the background knowledge of sharks and the reasons why humans should not be afraid only aware.
Sharks have become a delicacy and also a sport to kill in countries around the world. In coastal places along the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, sharks are relentlessly killed for fun. Within the text of “Great White Sharks” by Peter Benchley, the author states, “...and the odious practice of finning-slicing the fins off sharks to sell in Asian markets, then todding the living animals overboard to die.” He also states, “Immodestly I claim some credit for the change in attitude. For a while the Jaws phenomenon was blamed for distorting the public’s view of sharks and causing sporadic outbreaks of macho mayhem.” (922) The author, who is the same man who has produced the film “Jaws”, takes partial blame for being one of the main causes that has stimulated society’s warped views on the topic of sharks. He later instills the idea in his remaining audience that most sharks
The Thing about Jellyfish has the "National Book Award Finalist" badge on it, which is an award that has been around since 1936. Although it didn't win with its nomination in 2015, it is one of the most honorable and respected awards in the field of literature as it has been around since 1936. There are 4 different categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and "young people's literature" or YA lit. The current process of giving out the award involves publishers recommending books to a committee; this committee consists of five judges for each category, all of whom have different backgrounds related to literature. They are librarians, writers, and critics who have a significant grasp on the content that they are reading and recognizing. After
Many people think that one cause of a shark attack is that they misidentifies its prey. This means that the shark sees the human, and thinks its a seal or other prey. You hear many people say that sharks, especially attack surfers because they look like seals when they are sitting on their surfboard. People think this because, they think that sharks vision is impaired, making them so they human as a seal when looking from above, “visual capabilities of white sharks contradict this theory as white sharks have an exceptional visual system, making
Only recently have scientists begun to study the magnificent creatures we know as sharks. Unfortunately, along with the recent influx of curiosity regarding sharks and shark species has come a development of taste for the shark and the scarce resources it provides. Shark populations are disappearing faster than ever before, and studies about sharks have come along just as these cartilaginous fish fade from the face of the planet. Shark populations are crashing due to many reasons. For one, sharks have oftentimes been depicted as bloodthirsty predators that prey on humans. This has caused them to assume the role of the unwanted predator, similar to how wolves prey on sheep herds. Sharks are also disappearing due to fishing accidents, as they
Sharks aren't as vicious as people make them seem there actually really interesting have there's a lot of special things that they can do. Sharks can use there barely visible noses to smell things from far away Even though they aren't really the best at it.sharks eye...