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Sharks are people-eating monsters … right? They never sleep and they have no natural predators, they’re unstoppable! Well, literally all of that is untrue.
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some myths about the great beasts of the ocean, from whether or not punching them in the nose is a valid defense tactic, to how Steven Spielberg's Jaws changed people's perception of these creatures. Dive on in, the water's fine.
0:00 Intro
1:53 Jaws Made People Terrified of Sharks
3:55 Sharks Love to Eat People
6:32 Sharks Have No Predators
10:38 Sharks Can Bite Through Diving Cages
13:07 Sharks Are Loners
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In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some myths about the great beasts of the ocean, from whether or not punching them in the nose is a valid defense tactic, to how Steven Spielberg's Jaws changed people's perception of these creatures. Dive on in, the water's fine.
0:00 Intro
1:53 Jaws Made People Terrified of Sharks
3:55 Sharks Love to Eat People
6:32 Sharks Have No Predators
10:38 Sharks Can Bite Through Diving Cages
13:07 Sharks Are Loners
About Mental Floss:
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