SHARK ATTACKS

SHARK ATTACKS IN HAWAII

• In past years, the highest amount of shark attacks was a mere three
• In 2013, however, 14 attacks occurred, scaring locals
• An 8 foot long tiger shark is probably the culprit of many of the attacks
• But this made people wonder...
• Why so many more attacks? And why is such a dangerous shark so close to the shore?

WHERE? WHY?

• One of the recent shark attacks where two men died occurred near Makena State Park
• Despite this killing, there are no warning signs on the beach
• Is this one of the reason of the increase in attacks? No "beware the sharks" signs?

WHERE? WHY?

• Another popular location for shark sighting and attacks is Makena's Big Beach in Maui
• A rocky cove residing in these waters is a popular place for snorkeling... And sharks
• But sharks have been a part of Hawaii for years. Why are the attacks rising now?

SOME POSSIBLE REASONS

• There are logical reasons on why people think the sharks are so violent
• One may be that the sharks have their babies in winter months, closer to shore
• Another is that tourists are relatively clueless on this sort of information
• This lack of knowledge on shark whereabouts lead them into predator infested water
• People also need to avoid cloudier waters, where sharks tend to hide

https://www.newsela.com/articles/sharks-hawaii/id/2478/

Newsela Article:
Shark Attacks rise sharpie in Hawaii