For Sharks, Real Predators Are People.
Erin Kelly.
- Gannett News Service, 2003.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 22, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: For Sharks, Real Predators Are People, Aug. 4, 2003; pp. n.p..
"Few things are as frightening to summer beach-goers as the sight of a fin gliding through the water. Sharks--with their rows of razor-sharp teeth and unblinking eyes--are the stuff of horror movies and tourists' nightmares. But shark scientists say it's time to forget the exaggerated hype of 'Jaws.' In reality, they say, sharks are in more danger from us than we are from them." (GANNETT NEWS SERVICE) This article examines why sharks are becoming threatened and discusses measures some countries are taking to alter the situation.