ERIC CLUAVeterinarian & ethologist

When the Shark Anticipates Human Aggression: Understanding Anti-Predation Bites

A new study confirms an anticipation (or anti-predation) motivation in sharks harassed by humans: rather than waiting passively, the shark strikes first.

Keep the humor but change the messages…

Humor plays an essential role in shark pop culture — yet 30% of humorous cartoons rely on the mistaken identity hypothesis, whose ineptitude we have demonstrated.

« Provoquée ou pas : la question débile concernant les morsures de requins… »

Le concept de « provoquée » (ou non provoquée) dans le cadre d’une morsure derequin sur l’Homme est totalement inapproprié et trompeur. C’est la motivationintime du requin qui est importante à comprendre car, dans l’absolu, une morsuresera toujours « provoquée » par quelque chose… Pour l’international Shark AttackFiles (ISAF), c’est l’activité de la victime qui fait foi : nage, plongée […]

The unhealthy recklessness of influencers who cling to sharks…

Our article in Frontiers describes self-defense as a motivation for bites. But touching or handling sharks for millions of followers remains irresponsible.

Eric Clua
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