Overview

• Two fatal shark attacks occurred recently, one in Mexico and another in the Bahamas, raising concerns about the risk of shark bites.
• A Boston woman was killed by a shark while paddleboarding in the Bahamas during her honeymoon.
• Experts emphasize that shark attacks are extremely rare and there is no statistical evidence of an increase in shark bites.
• Sharks are not targeting people and often, shark bites are unfortunate mistakes due to confusion.
• Research is ongoing into how climate change might be influencing shark behavior and their proximity to shore.