Do sharks target surfers?
Shark attacks on surfers are relatively rare, and when they do occur, they are often a case of mistaken identity or a defensive response. Sharks typically do not prey on humans intentionally. Operant Conditioning Every time a surfer goes out and is not attacked, the more conditioned they are to go surfing without fear of sharks. Meanwhile, the risk of being attacked is unchanged. Surf a thousand times and you’re basically building up your own shark fear tolerance—it’s science.
Are sharks attracted to paddle boards?
Curiosity. Much like humans exploring unfamiliar objects, sharks exhibit curiosity when they encounter new items in their environment. Paddle boards, along with the associated splashing and movement, can pique their interest, prompting them to investigate closer. It is now considered far more probable, however, that such human-shark interactions are the result of a shark’s curiosity. Considering the majority of attacks on humans are hit and run (i.