Influencers Attacked by Sharks While Trying to Take Selfies
Experts say at least three influencers were bitten on camera in less than a year as shark interactions for social content increase.
- At least three influencers have been bitten by sharks in on-camera incidents within the last year, with experts warning that content creators increasingly prioritize the "ultimate selfie" over safety.
- Researchers at the International Shark Attack File report a marked increase in the past three years of people being bitten while filming sharks, as many ignore safety guidelines and some tour operators bait animals.
- Tayane Dalazen, 37, a Brazilian lawyer, was bitten by a 7ft nurse shark off the Brazilian coast in April, while a Chinese content creator was bitten in the Maldives and a snorkeller in Israel was killed using a GoPro.
- Shark scientist Kristian Parton of Shark Bytes YouTube warns sharks use "exploratory" bites when humans invade their personal space, stating, "You wouldn't walk into the Serengeti and try and put your hand on the face of a lion."
- Despite these incidents, unprovoked shark attacks remain rare, averaging about 70 bites per year; experts emphasize that most of the more than 500 known shark species pose no threat to humans when observed from safe distance.
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Over the past three years, there has been an increase in attacks on people filming sharks. This often involves influencers getting close to the predators to capture the perfect video or photo. However, scientists warn that influencers are normalizing dangerous behavior through social media.
Scientists: "Every week online hundreds of videos of close encounters, but they are not pets and the danger is high." According to the database that monitors interactions with human beings are often content creators and photographers do not respect the...
Influencers are taking increasing risks to get the perfect shark photo, researchers warn. Now three people have been bitten in a short time. – It was very scary, says Tayane Dalazen.
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