This image released by Discovery Channel shows a shark breaking through the water in a scene from “Shark Lockdown,” premiering Sunday, Aug. 9, one of three programs kicking off Shark Week 2020 on the Discovery Channel. (Discovery Channel via AP)
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UPDATED 4:25 PM PT — Friday, August 7, 2020
Shark activity is on the rise as a result of decreased human presence in oceans worldwide. The filmmakers and scientists responsible for “Shark Week 2020” content all noticed a dramatic increase in the number of sharks they came across while filming.
Researchers believe this increase can be attributed to a five decibel decrease in oceanic noise, which occurred as boating and shipping dissipated during the pandemic.
“It really gave researchers a once in a lifetime opportunity to study the sharks and their behaviors without the influence of human activity on the water,” explained Discovery Channel producer Howard Swartz.
This image released by Discovery Channel shows a scene from “Sharks of Neptune,” airing Thursday as part of Shark Week 2020 on Discovery Channel. (Discovery via AP)
Meanwhile, beach closures have resulted in fewer shark attacks in the U.S. since the beginning of the pandemic.
In 2019, there were 101 shark attacks in the U.S. To date this year, there have only been 14.
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