Recent shark attacks on Long Island have raised public concern among beachgoers, with six incidents in three weeks. Despite heightened media attention, fatalities from shark bites remain exceedingly rare, with a stark contrast to other common dangers such as motor vehicle accidents. Speculation surrounds whether the uptick in shark sightings is attributed to improved conservation practices or a result of climate change warming ocean waters. The waters off New York host diverse shark species, ranging in size from small dogfish sharks to the massive basking sharks.
Everyone at the beach feels a little more uneasy due to recent shark sightings and attacks. On July 13, 2022, NBC News reported two shark attacks in one day.
Is this just hyped-up business as usual? And if so, what's going on? Do more sharks exist due to practical conservation efforts or the warmer waters brought on by climate change?
One in 4.3 million people die from shark-related causes, compared to one in 84 people who die in motor vehicle accidents.
The oceanic seas off New York are home to numerous shark species. Sharks can be as small as 4 feet, like dogfish sharks, or as large as 40 feet, like basking sharks.
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