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Originally Posted by The Loop
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From Wikipedia :-
This species is not considered social, but can been seen in small groups. While generally shy, they often are curious about snorkelers and scuba divers. As with most sharks, the body is bent into a sort of "S" shape when the shark feels threatened.
Blacktip reef sharks are harmless unless provoked. Incidents generally involve hand feeding or spear fishing, possibly in combination with low visibility.
From the Gary Hall Attack :-
After feeling a bump on her shoulder, Bebe realized a second, larger, shark had been attracted to the two swimmers. Bebe shot the shark with her spear gun, as it turned, mouth open, towards her. After Bebe removed the spear from the shark’s throat, it swam away as Gary and Bebe reached the safety of their boat, but not without injuries. Bebe was injured in the attack, but she will make a full recovery.
You shoot me with a spear gun I gonna be pissed at you and have a go, This is another media hype report.
Seriously they are not a dangerous species I have swam with hundreds of them and never had an "incident" Like any creature you threaten or provoke them they react.