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Rain, Sharks, and the New Coastal Risk | Science News
Shark bites on the rise? Blame the rain. Heavy downpours flush waste into oceans, luring baitfish—and sharks—closer to shore, while murky water hides swimmers. Warmer temps push more people into the water and boost shark activity, especially for bull sharks. Climate change is making extreme rain more frequent, altering where sharks roam—some moving in, others out. Tiger sharks are shifting north, but freshwater may deter others. Don’t panic: shark encounters remain rare—lightning’s a bigger threat. Stay “shark smart”: avoid dawn/dusk swims, know local shark behavior, and reduce the odds of…
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