Do great white sharks hurt humans?

Great white sharks are one of the most powerful and feared predators in the ocean, and they are known to attack humans. However, the chances of being attacked by a great white shark are actually quite low. In the United States, there have been an average of only about one fatal great white shark attack per year over the past century.

Most great white shark attacks occur in coastal waters, near where the sharks live. Divers, swimmers, and surfers are the most common victims of great white shark attacks. However, even if you are in the water, there are some things you can do to reduce your chances of being attacked by a great white shark.

- Avoid swimming in areas where great white sharks are known to live.

- Avoid swimming at dawn or dusk, when great white sharks are most active.

- Avoid swimming in murky water, where great white sharks can't see you.

- If you see a great white shark, stay calm and leave the water.

You can also reduce your chances of being attacked by a great white shark by not spearfishing or fishing near where the sharks live. You should also avoid chumming the water, which attracts great white sharks.