Brazilian lawyer Tayane Dalazen was bitten by a nurse shark while attempting to capture social media footage.
Tayane Dalazen, a 37-year-old Brazilian lawyer and social media personality, was bitten by a nurse shark while on a shark-diving trip on the Brazilian coast in April. The shark, which was more than seven feet long, clamped its jaws around her thigh for several seconds before releasing her. While the incident was captured on camera and gained millions of views, scientists warn that the overall risk of unprovoked shark attacks remains low. However, experts express concern over the rise in social media videos showing people swimming too close to sharks. Marine biologist Eric Clua notes that influencers often transmit the message that sharks are less dangerous than people perceive, leading to individuals to ignore safety instructions. Shark scientist Kristian Parton warns that while influencers like Ocean Ramsey claim to their work is educational and promotes conservation, some experts argue that touching sharks can stress the animals and deprive them of important habitats. Experts suggest that the perfect social media shot often comes at a risk of being bitten or causing stress to the wildlife.