Dispelling The Myths: 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Sharks
It is no secret that sharks have a bad reputation for being blood-thirsty man-killers, and it is largely due to widespread ignorance and media sensationalism that have put sharks in a bad light, and have brought about these misconceptions about sharks. African Shark Eco-Charters aims to change the perceptions of those guests who join us on our Great White Shark breaching (“Airjaws“) and cage diving trips from those of fear and hatred, to those of awe and appreciation of these beautiful and misunderstood apex predators. We allow our guests to view the Great White Sharks in their natural habit, while observing the natural hunting strategies of the Great White Sharks on the Cape Fur Seals at Seal Island, False Bay.
Here are the 5 biggest misconceptions about sharks:
- Misconception about sharks #1: Sharks are basically all the same.
- Misconception about sharks #2: Sharks are indiscriminate eating machines; they eat anything.
- Misconception about sharks #3: Great Whites have poor vision and attack divers and surfers in wetsuits, mistaking them for pinnipeds (seals & sea lions), their main prey.
- Misconception about sharks #4: Shark attacks are common and your chances of getting attacked during water activities (like surfing and diving) are high.
- Misconception about sharks #5: Sharks are the biggest predators of the ocean and we should fear them.
Below you will see an infographic listing the common misconceptions of sharks in more details which we thought was quite interesting and wanted to share with our readers. Join African Shark Eco-Charters on a Great White Shark breaching and cage diving trip and allow us to change your opinion and show you the true Great White Shark!
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