July 5th, 2023
By Sonakshi Kandhari
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Sharks remain one of the most fascinating creatures of the underwater world. Having been in existence since before dinosaurs, there are many facts about sharks that will take you by surprise. Get to know 7 of the most dangerous sharks among the 500 shark species in this webstory.
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Swimming at a speed of 60 kilometres per hour, one should beware of this shark because, with its 300 teeth, it inflicts the animal world’s most powerful bite. This shark alone is responsible for one-third of the yearly shark attacks that take place.
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Trapped in water where humans are commonly found, this shark, with its sheer size, overthrows humans. Responsible for 138 human attacks, this shark can rip one apart in no time because their teeth are designed for shearing.
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Having inspired the famous movie ‘Jaws, this shark is a threat to human beings because of its unpredictable temperament. Even this shark is found hunting in waters where humans are present. It has been the cause of 121 human attacks so far.
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This shark’s teeth in its lower jaw have a fang-like appearance, with which they turn a shipwreck into a feast of sorts. For this reason alone, evidence suggests that it has taken the lives of more human beings than other shark species have; 150 sailors is the estimate till now.
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Called a carpet shark because of its skin. This shark has been responsible for 19 human attacks, but one should steer clear of its path. Unassuming divers have lost their lives to this shark at the cost of a mistaken touch, and once they get a hold of you, there’s no room for escape.
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Not too many human attacks—just 9 until now. Despite that, one should remain watchful because, second only to the crocodile, their bite is the world’s second-most powerful animal bite. And nevertheless, with a weight of approximately 136 kilograms, it looks dominating.
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This shark is distinguished from other sharks by its pointy head. While this shark has not inflicted too many human attacks (the number is 77 so far), angering them is not a wise option because they are known for their high level of aggression.
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