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October sees a spike in shark bites due to hungry tiger sharks near shore, study finds.
A University of Hawaiʻi study confirms "Sharktober" is real, with October seeing a significant spike in shark bites—about 20% of all incidents over 30 years—primarily involving tiger sharks, which make up at least 63% of cases.
The increase is linked to tiger shark parturition in September and October, drawing energy-depleted adult females into nearshore waters to forage.
The study, based on state data and led by UH Mānoa’s Carl G. Meyer, finds overall risk remains very low and is not due to more people in the water.
Scientists urge caution during October for solo ocean activities but stress the need for science-based awareness, not fear.
Future research will track female tiger sharks during pupping season.
Octubre ve un aumento en las picaduras de tiburón debido a los hambrientos tiburones tigre cerca de la costa, según un estudio.