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UM Shark Research Study Found They Are Closer Than You Think

The researchers were shocked to learn that sharks didn't avoid urban areas and that could impact their health.

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July 13, 2022

The next time you go to the beach and take a dip in the ocean, here's something to consider - sharks may be closer than you think.

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That's what University of Miami shark researchers found after conducting a nearly five-year study. It involved tagging three different species and tracking their movements.

The researchers were shocked to learn that sharks didn't avoid urban areas and that could impact their health.

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