Increase in shark attacks on US east coast may be caused by marine heat wave
Increase in shark attacks on US east coast may be caused by marine heat wave
A marine heat wave may be attracting more sharks to beaches in the US (Picture: Getty Images)
The recent spike in shark attacks off the east coast of the US may be due to a marine heat wave.
Warmer waters attract more bait fish that make up sharks’ primary diet, according to a report from the Weather Channel.
Shark sightings and attacks usually begin each year in July, but the notable increase in…