What's really behind the fear of sharks?

Last year, shark attacks increased 42 percent from the year before, but even so, scientists say these fish are more afraid of us than we should be of them. Carter Evans reports for CBS2.

[@ryandarko2115]

I mean they’re dangerous creatures in their natural environment?

[@DonGivani]

00:44 He wants to be in the next Jaws movie

[@Flaco-lp9wm]

Because it’s an Apex Predator.

[@CBfeb1]

JAWS…. Duh 🙄 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Pitoling186]

Did she just say 5month old babies aren't afraid of sharks so it's something we learn WTF!! babies aren't afraid of guns or fire or anything ...did she really say that??

[@nasirwest6502]

I am a good swimmer and would love to swim in the ocean if I wasn’t so afraid of sharks

[@baboon0325]

what about rip tides, fast currents, jellyfish, etc. sharks aren't the only ones to worry about

[@nasirwest6502]

@@baboon0325 u rigging and that all makes it more harder to go swim in the ocean

[@baboon0325]

@@nasirwest6502 do diving with a group so you are not as scared, or you could also have a spear with you in case anything attacks you

[@unkown34x33]

I also have a fear of the ocean...

[@NewCoastie]

Casually falls in*

[@louking996]

You really shouldn’t be afraid of them is the reason for that because I don’t really hunt you unless they’re hungry is very rarely if I get like eat your whatever

[@newyorkcity76]

Stupid question of the year why people scar from shark ?

[@Lxnney]

Sharks mostly just follow you around, they are kind of like dogs of the sea, they attack when agitated. So when you see one, just stay calm. Any kind of sudden movements in water likem splashing, kicking aggressively, or panicking. Will be seen to sharks as prey. Some people even give sharks head pats lol.

[@Lxnney]

It isn't a stupid question, barely any people die per year from sharks. And it's probably because they were panicking

[@kivumbi.najib97]

man the reason im afraid of sharks is simple, first they are carniovores, second they got sharp razor teeth,
this combination alone is enough.. but lemme continue, if it happens dat i come across a shark obviously ima be in the water,
and water is not my element, im slow, cant see well, cant fight back well cause water resist my movements, so dats a big disadvantage.
and the shark dont now that im a "human", dat i got a family at home, dat my friends are waiting for me, dat my dog is waitin for me,
husband, lover, pizza guy, ur grandmother with the homemade cookies dat she made for u whatever.. they just dont know, they dont have this level of conciousness..
they dont know dat u have dreams, dat u made plans for tomorrow, for next year, they just DONT KNOW, they dont have this conciousness.
so if a shark is hungry or not specifically because of hunger but simple decides to bite u and eventually kill u. they will just do,
and this will just happen. so stop trying to give reasons not to feel afraid of sharks, WE SHOULD feel afraid, they are predators.
we shud RESPECT. peace

[@BzFlix]

Well no shit there not gonna know if you got family or friends at home because there wild animals! They don’t have the intelligence like us and don’t personally pick out a person as their next target, they have to eat in order to survive so they see anything they’ll take a bite. That’s just how nature is, besides there’s worse animals to fear that will actually psychically hurt you like apes, lions, hippos, and so many more.

[@kivumbi.najib97]

@@BzFlix dats exactly dat maan

[@edwardprice140]

I'm afraid of Chihuahuas.

[@lifelesslulol]

chihaulas?

[@unkown34x33]

yeah.... that's a hell no! I'll stay on land... Sharks are the kings of the ocean, and when you mess with you king.... you get your arm cut off

[@Epiphanyslifeinthe253]

There's a great white let's go out on a paddle board and jump in the water