In 2005 we saw many shark attacks and it appears that this is an increasing and an alarming trend for surfers, beach goers and parents alike. Some believe that the warmer waters are causing these pre-historic and quite well adapted and evolved predators to seek food closer to shore. Others say that the ocean currents during the Hurricane Seasons are brings the fish into the waters where they normally would not be and the sharks are simply following their favorite sushi. One scientist recently mentioned that with the increasing areas of dead zones off the coastlines of human populations due to run off pollution and human treated or untreated waste is void of aquatic life for which the sharks normally eat. He further states that the sharks are looking for food and willing to eat anything that moves or looks like it could be food, as they are hungry. Thus he believes that hunger is the driving force and reason behind these attacks. No matter what the real issue is with these increased shark attacks most marine biologists predict that these attacks will continue and increase in the future. They are warning of more shark attacks in 2006 and an increase in the coming years if not doubling very soon. These kinds of statements do not please economic vitality municipal committees or Mayor Round Table Business Groups. Economic Development Associations and Chambers of Commerce Groups have asked me to hold this article from print. Never the less, let the truth be known, shark attacks are increasing and no one of any credibility believes this is a fluke or that the trend is some sort of anomaly. Everyone believes that these attacks will indeed increase. Next time you think it is finally safe to go back in the water; Think on it. |
