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The speaker admits to having seen sharks personally and describes them as both fascinating and terrifying creatures. They explain that great white sharks typically don't attack unless they are starved or especially hungry. Based on research, great whites need to consume large amounts of blubber—about a seal pup every three days—to sustain themselves.
The Hunting Instinct of Sharks
The discussion delves into shark behavior, particularly emphasizing that most sharks, including great whites, are not constantly aggressive toward humans. An encounter with a shark doesn't necessarily mean imminent danger, as sharks might chill out once they've assessed they are not prey. However, if they are starving or in need of food, an attack becomes much more likely.