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This paper attempts to investigate whether the associated consequences of global warming could lead to an increase in shark attacks on water users in British coastal waters.
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Abstract. This paper attempts to investigate whether the associated consequences of global warming could lead to an increase in shark attacks on water users in British coastal waters. The study found that there are 21 species of shark currently found in British coastal waters with 5 of these species known to have attacked humans around the world. Over the last century the number of shark attacks on water users around the world has increased however there has only been one shark attack in British coastal waters. Sharks attacks occur on humans as the result of mistaken identity, because humans are seen easy prey, the invasion of the shark's territory or as a result of sharks inquisitive testing. Climate change has previously occurred but anthropogenic activities are accelerating the process. The present changes in climate change are the result of increased green house gas emissions, which will lead to both terrestrial and...
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