The first thing you should know is that the chances of being attacked by a shark are extremely low. However, they are not impossible and there is one state that has recorded more shark attacks in Mexico than any other.
According to the International Shark Attack File in Mexico, the probability of being attacked by a shark is 1 in 11.5 million.
This archive is a compilation of all documented shark attacks, and is managed by the American Elasmobranch Society, a professional organization that studies sharks and rays.
Shark attacks have always been the subject of study in an effort to better understand the factors that trigger them and to find a pattern in their frequency worldwide.
There are records from 1907 to the present day of shark attacks in Mexico that have not been provoked, and the data collected reveals that although attacks have not been frequent, there are locations with more cases.
which state has the most cases of shark attacks in Mexico?
The number of shark attacks in Mexico is very low, as only 41 unprovoked attacks have been confirmed in the country since 1907 .
Attacks have been registered in eleven states in Mexico, but there is one that undoubtedly stands out from the rest with 12 records, and that is the state of Guerrero.
This is followed by the state of Veracruz with 9 records of shark attacks and Quintana Roo with 8 records. The states of Baja California and Baja California Sur are next on the list with 4 and 2 registrations, respectively. Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Sinaloa and Yucatan have only reported one record since 1907.
and where have there been the most recorded shark attacks in the world? The countries with the most cases have been the United States, Australia and South Africa.
why might a shark attack you?
According to experts in the field, the main reason for the attacks has been confusion, as this species of animal has limited vision and could mistake a human for its usual prey.
The second reason a shark might attack you would be for self-defense and only if they felt threatened. How to avoid it? Do not invade their territory or get too close to one without knowing how to act or taking the necessary precautions.
Sharks are naturally curious creatures, and biting is their way of investigating unfamiliar objects, so this could be the third reason for an attack.
how to avoid an attack?
- Avoid swimming alone
- Do not swim too far from the coast
- Avoid swimming during dawn and dusk.
- Avoid swimming at night
- Do not wear shiny jewelry, as it could be mistaken for fish scales
- Avoid over-splashing, as you may be mistaken for prey under stress
- Do not go swimming if you know that sharks are present nearby