Shark myths vs. reality
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One of the more interesting aspects of sharks is how they attract such strong beliefs and emotions in the minds and hearts of people everywhere. They are perceived to be the unseen monsters of the deep. And yet, much of what people 'know' about sharks is, in fact, false. The myths about sharks are created and continually reinforced by media, literature, folklore, and ignorance.
Below are articles that explore some of those myths and try to supplant them with useful information.
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Sharks have such powerful and unusual sensing mechanisms that it has been assumed that these other senses probably compensate for poor vision. It appears that their eyesight is just fine.
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Yet another myth about sharks says that sharks are miraculously cancer-free. The evidence indicates that they are, indeed susceptible to cancers.
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Truth: Shark attacks are quite rare.
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Our answers to issues raised by the recent shark diving fatality.
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Truth: most sharks are picky eaters.
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Sharks are as smart as small mammals.
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The media has given sharks a bad rap. Is the media-hyped fear of sharks justified?
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