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Tiger Shark Migration to Explain Deadly Attacks
Saturday, September 7, 2013 2:32
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As recently as August, a 20-year-old female experienced the ruthless nature of sharks, whilst snorkeling in a typical tourist destination of Hawaii.
During the incident, her entire right arm was severed, and she died a week later from her injuries. The horrendous attack prompted authorities to immediately close several beaches, stretching one mile in either direction from the location of attack.
For this year, eight shark attacks have been recorded in Hawaii, most of which involved surfers, swimmers and snorkelers in highly turbid waters.
Scientists working from the University of Florida have been attempting to establish the basis for increased shark attacks around the main Hawaiian islands.
According to their findings, observed patterns in the migration of tiger sharks could hold the key to explaining some of these deadly attacks.
Shark Attacks
The study was seven years in duration and used innovative techniques to investigate the movement of the life-threatening predators around the Hawaiian archipelago. This is a region well known for its frequent shark attacks.
by James Fenner
GUARDIAN EXPRESS
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