Multiple choice general knowledge

  1. The majority of shark attacks:

  1. occur after a shark stalks a surfer or swimmer for up to an hour, attacking only after its prey is alone

  2. occur in the morning or early afternoon, as sharks are usually sleeping in the late afternoon or early evening

  3. occur when a shark mistakes a human for its usual prey

  4. none
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Most shark attacks are cases of mistaken identity, where the shark confuses a human for its natural prey like seals or sea lions. This explains why many attacks are 'hit-and-run' - the shark bites, realizes the human isn't its usual prey, and releases. Sharks don't typically stalk humans for hours, nor are they selective about morning versus evening attacks.

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