According to the article, the increase in shark attacks is believe to be caused by several factors. One factor is the construction of Port Suape, which disrupted the environment and interfered with the sharks' normal breeding and hunting patterns.
Another factor is sewage resulting from increased ship traffic in the area. Sharks are attracted to this sewage, which brings them closer to the coastal area, where they are more likely to encounter swimmers.
Authorities from Port Suape deny that the port is the cause of the attacks, and claim that there are no studies to support the allegations.
Meanwhile, a group called Committee for Monitoring Sharks Incidents (Cemit), is promoting public education about shark attacks, as well as conducting a catch-and-release program aimed at moving the sharks away from the crowded beaches.
Exactly! I have a good friend from Recife, and she said that the beaches to the north and south are not effected like they are in Recife, and it's because of the pollution run-off, like sewage (eww)
ReplyDeleteBut the one thing that confuses me about all this is, Recife is called Recife because of the recife in front of it that sticks out of the water...shouldn't that prevent sharks from entering???!?!
Ha! You'd think so, but apparently some of these sharks like hanging out by the reefs, and I don't think the reefs are wall to wall solid, so there must be openings where they can sneak through.
DeleteMichaela Joy Emdin Recife beach in Brazil is effected by shark's.
ReplyDeleteThere are shark warning's on a sign which is translated from english, to Brazilian portuguese, which reads: Perigo Ataque de Tubarao, Danger Risk Of Shark Attack.
Michaela Joy Emdin Recife beach in Brazil is effected by shark's.
ReplyDeleteThere are shark warning's on a sign which is translated from english, to Brazilian portuguese, which reads: Perigo Ataque de Tubarao, Danger Risk Of Shark Attack.