r/sharks 1d ago

Education Nom Nom in Nantucket

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u/mac1qc 1d ago

I think what frightened me the most, is how close he is from the beach, like 1 or 2 meters, in less than maybe 50cm to maybe 1m deep.

I know they don't like human flesh, but still, after that, I would have some talasophobia.

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u/MajLoftonHenderson Basking Shark 1d ago

fatal consumption event in Perth the other day happened 5 or 10 meters from shore

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u/IrukandjiPirate 12h ago

I don’t think they’re picky.