5099. S1: Why then, do sharks attack? P: “The only way a shark can warn you is with its mouth and teeth,” says Baldridge. Q: In murky water it may simply be a case of mistaken identity. R: Snork bumps and open – mouthed slashings are ways of trying to frighten you off. S: But the most persuasive explanation is that they perceive their victim as a threat. S6: Attacks of this kind may be generated by a swimmer who unwittingly interrupts a courting procedure, trespasses in a shark’s territory and cuts off its escape route. The Proper sequence should be: