Shark selfies bite back as influencers chase viral shots

Influencers chasing viral footage by getting close to sharks are facing real danger, with cases like Tayane Dalazen’s nurse shark bite in Brazil highlighted; scientists warn close contact and feeding for content can stress sharks and trigger bites, a trend seen in Maldives and the Caribbean. While some creators defend their work as educational, researchers say such stunts rarely aid conservation and can harm both people and wildlife.