Known as the 'Mother of Sharks,' I'm a Latina marine biologist who has a lot of labels: science communicator, conservationist, author, educator, podcaster, television presenter. You might have seen me on Discovery Channel's Shark Week, National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, heard my TEDx talk or read my Scholastic books.
How could a shark slightly bigger than a person’s hand bring down a colossal catamaran? That's the puzzling question that emerged in the early hours of Wednesday, as a trio of sailors embarked on a round-the-world voyage found themselves in a perilous situation. Roughly 500 miles off the coast of Cairns, Australia, their vessel came under attack by cookiecutter sharks, prompting them to activate an emergency beacon as their boat started to sink.
While sharks are not typically known for sinking boats, there have been some rare instances where sharks have damaged or capsized small boats. These incidents are infrequent and usually involve smaller vessels, such as kayaks, canoes, or smaller fishing boats. Scientists believe sharks may be attracted to the vibrations or movements of the boat, and in some cases, they might investigate by biting or bumping the boat, which can result in damage.
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