The Fear of Dogs Being Eaten by Sharks: A Disturbing Phenomenon

TLDR Dogs being used as shark bait is a true and disturbing phenomenon, but shark attacks on dogs are relatively rare and typically occur by mistake. Sharks have been known to eat a variety of objects and animals, including license plates, shoes, and even hippopotami.

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00:00 Arizona State University offers personalized online programs to help students excel in their professional lives.
01:15 The hosts discuss their love for their dogs and the fear of them being eaten by sharks, which is sparked by an article in a British tabloid.
02:22 Dogs being used as shark bait is a true and disturbing phenomenon, which has sparked a fear of dogs being eaten by sharks.
03:28 Shark attacks are relatively rare, with only 71 recorded attacks across all species in 2007, compared to other causes of injury or death such as sandhole collapses and human bites.
04:31 Sharks, specifically bull sharks, have been known to swim in rivers and can survive in fresh water, but dogs are not a shark's favorite meal and are typically only eaten by mistake.
05:37 Sharks prefer to eat blubber, but bull sharks and tiger sharks are known to eat a variety of objects and animals, including license plates, shoes, and even hippopotami.
06:39 Sharks have been known to eat a variety of objects and animals, including license plates, shoes, and even hippopotami.
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