Answer 1:
You ask a very interesting question that has many
possible answers. It sounds like you might be
doubtful about the explanation that St. Croix
sharks are smarter. I don't blame you! There is no
evidence that sharks from one region are smarter
than others. Your insight into the issue of water
clarity is probably an important one. One thing
you may not know is that by far the largest number
of attacks in Florida occur on surfers (that is
also true in other places in the world). Waves
and crashing water in the surf zone may make it
hard for a shark to see what it is attacking. Is
surfing a popular hobby in St. Croix? It may not
be as common as in Florida, California or
Australia. But, there are other things to consider
as well, such as the size of the populations of
people and of sharks. I am not an expert on
sharks, so I would recommend that you consult the
International Shark Attack File (ISAF) website at
sharks
That page has just about everything you could
want to know about sharks and shark attacks around
the world! There are also pictures and information
on different species of sharks. It is a terrific
place to learn more about a subject you're
obviously interested in, and perhaps it could
launch your career in shark science! Click Here to return to the search form.
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