SCIENCEJul 6 · 23:12 UTCNY POSTMichael Kaplan, Will Zimmerman

Why shark attacks in US waters are already nearing double figures even though summer just kicked off

Shark attacks in US waters are approaching double figures early in the summer. A source explained that reduced hunting of seals and sea lions for furs and oil has increased their populations, leading to more sharks.

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