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RE: The critically endangered Ganges shark (Glyphis gangeticus) has been seen for the first time in over a decade, but sadly it was found dead in a Mumbai fish market

in #nature7 years ago

Yes, it's true. You should not try to swim close to sharks if you have a wound that is bleeding.

This blood-smelling ability is often a bit exaggerated in movies an TV-series though, and a single blood is not enough to attract a huge pack of sharks. But with an open wound, you could potentially attract sharks from pretty far away, as long as the water currents are strong.

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You know movies they tend to exaggerate a lot. But yeah I guess a single cut couldnt attract a lot of sharks unless youre bleeding to death. But sometimes I get too paranoid when I get cuts from swimming or cliff diving I will stay out of the waters as possible. Talk about being influenced by shark week.🤣