The Shark Selfie Syndrome: When Conservation Meets Consumption A recent spate of influencer shark attacks has highlighted a disturbing trend in social media and wildlife conservation.
While unprovoked shark attacks remain relatively rare, the increasing number of incidents involving humans attempting to interact with sharks is a worrying sign that something has gone amiss.
At the heart of this issue lies the growing demand for "swim with wildlife" expeditions, which have become a lucrative business for tour operators and social media influencers.