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Two Fatal Shark Attacks Spark Concern Despite Experts Stressing Rarity

A Boston woman on her honeymoon was one of the victims, killed while paddleboarding in the Bahamas.

  • 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.
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