Shark-spotters keeping you safe Nov 20, 2009
There are those who will not enter the sea for fear of sharks, but will blithely cross busy intersections, travel in rush-hour traffic, and drive long distances between cities. They even sit in chairs and toast bread for breakfast. (iAfrica.com)
Swimming with sharks Oct 5, 2009
Finally, Blood In The Water (Oct 11) is seen through the eyes of the victims, the witnesses and the shark itself as it captures the first instance of our fear of sharks. In order to prepare you for a fascinating week with sharks, here are some useful information about them. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Shark attack beaches: Swim at your own risk Sep 12, 2009
That is a huge part of our fear of sharks. It is also the fault of "Jaws" and numerous cable television shows with unnerving soundtracks and graphic re-staged attack footage featuring gallons of fake blood in the water. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fear of sharks does not diminish their importance Aug 15, 2009
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Click to read: Tagging Marks the Sharks Aug 6, 2009
"But I know there will always be some sense in our minds a little fear of sharks, but that's also fear of the unknown. We're dealing with the ocean environment. We're not overly comfortable with that.". Sieberg added researchers hope people will learn to appreciate sharks as not simply mindless eating machines, but rather as creatures in need of care to conserve their dwindling numbers. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Shark phobias make irrational common sense Jul 28, 2009
Although Craig has little fear of sharks personally, that's not where his opinion comes from ... Although Craig has little fear of sharks personally, that's not where his opinion comes from. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
North Shore shark tours OK, study finds Jul 16, 2009
Stefanie Brendl, owner of Hawaii Shark Encounters, said she understands people's fear of sharks with movies like "Jaws" that perceive sharks as human-eating animals ... Stefanie Brendl, owner of Hawaii Shark Encounters, said she understands people's fear of sharks with movies like "Jaws" that perceive sharks as human-eating animals. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Sydney shark attack leaves Navy in shock Feb 11, 2009
" Mr West says the last attack of this kind was 12 years ago on the Parramatta River. He warns that this is peak season for shark threats. "All of the bites from bull sharks occur in February and March because that's when usually there's more swimmers in the water around that time," he said. Danger to divers Mr West says divers are at greater risk than the rest of the community, simply because they are in the water for a longer period of time than most. Nick Martin spent 11 years as a Navy... (ABC Online)
