Each shark species has its own behavior profile, here is how to read them
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Spear guns train sharks to associate the sound with an easy meal
Sharks can be conditioned to associate specific sounds or events with food. A spear gun going off is one example: over time, sharks learn that sound means an injured fish is nearby. Lauren Landers Sailing draws a parallel to the Bahamas, wh
Sharks come to spearfishers because of injured fish movement, not blood
When you're spearfishing, sharks are attracted less by blood and more by the vibration and movement of the injured fish. A speared fish signals weakness, and sharks are highly opportunistic, preferring to target what is already weak or dyin
Sharks are not mindless hunters, they are among the smartest animals in the ocean
Lauren pushes back on common fears about sharks. Sharks are not mindless creatures that just eat whatever is in front of them. They are actually one of the smartest animals she has ever been in the water with. In fact, it is common to strug