Introduction: debunking the clown-shark myth
It’s a well-known myth that sharks have a taste for clowns. Movies like Finding Nemo and TV shows like Shark Week may have reinforced this idea, but the truth is that sharks are not attracted to clowns nor do they actively seek them out as prey. In fact, there are many scientific reasons why this myth can be debunked.
Shark feeding patterns: what do they eat?
Sharks are apex predators, meaning they are at the top of the food chain and have few natural predators. They have a highly developed sense of smell and can detect prey from miles away. However, their feeding patterns differ depending on the species. Some sharks, like the great white shark, primarily hunt large marine mammals such as seals and sea lions. Other sharks, like the tiger shark, are known to eat a wide variety of prey including fish, turtles, and even garbage. It’s important to note that sharks do not have a preference for any specific type of prey, but rather they eat what is available and easy to catch.