While sharks have been seen as “bloodthirsty man eaters” that are out to get you in the ocean, a new study shows that people learning about sharks can reduce their fears and boost conservation efforts for the apex predators. 🦈
As one of the California Shark Beach Safety Program research projects, this paper is one of many examining the psychological attitudes and beliefs human beings have toward marine life.
“The California Shark Beach Safety Program is the first of its kind and was developed for the purpose of better understanding white shark behavior and informing lifeguards and the general public about what we learn so they can make informed decisions about how they use and play along California beaches,” said Christopher Lowe, professor of marine biology and director of the university’s Shark Lab.
Lowe added, “Understanding how people perceive sharks is essential for us to provide good science-based information in ways that enable the public to better understand and appreciate the marine life they share the ocean with.”
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