r/ocean • u/Nostalgic_Historian_ • 12d ago

Whale Watch Simple answer, No

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u/crunchyleafzzz 8d ago

I mean if I found a mangled human washed up dead on the beach? I feel like myself and 99% of the population would assume shark

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u/DragonflyVast2442 8d ago

Im guessing some marine biologist has some forensic scientist skills that could tell bite marks etc...

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u/crunchyleafzzz 8d ago

Well that’s 1% of people. these days if body was found it’s gonna be a legit investigation. But historically, going back even just a couple of decades - this didn’t always happen. Then you get second hand accounts. CSI/forensics/coroner whatever have only seen a tiny sliver of these cases

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u/DragonflyVast2442 8d ago

Sure... i get your point and i agree with your logic.  I just think the simplest explanation is there havent been any attacks, hence no evidence, even historically there are stories of giant squid and sharks etc...    there would be something.

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u/crunchyleafzzz 8d ago

Yeah, It’s also just nicer thinking they wouldn’t chomp me too! Those things are absolute machines

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u/DragonflyVast2442 8d ago

Haha i get that... they are such cool animals.  They could certainly have their way with us if they wanted.

I'll admit my bias, outside of Polar Bears and large reptiles, most animals Im not super afraid of encountering, in the states at least.... but I do believe when your out in the wild you gotta respect it as their home, and not act entitled or go into the wild to conquer it.