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Mythbusters Shark Special

July 25, 2008 by Healthy Shana  

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The first Shark Week episode on Sunday, July 27th will kick off with the two hour Mythbusters Shark Special. The special will follow the Mythbusters crew as they hit the deep blue to take a bite out of shark folklore. Among the myths tackled in this special: Are sharks repelled by magnets? Do dogs attract sharks? Do the vibrations caused by a flapping injured fish attract sharks?

Watch this clip below from a Mythbusters mini myth from 2007 which tried to determine if sharks have a color preference. This is a urban legend which has become a natural part of surfing folk lure. Its been rumored that sharks like yellow and this makes you automatic free bait. Watch the 5 minute video below.
Image Credit: Don Feria

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7 Responses to “Mythbusters Shark Special”
  1. Mediocore Clothing says:
    August 24, 2008 at 2:49 am

    I loved watching this on Shark Week.

  2. Healthy Shana says:
    August 25, 2008 at 8:37 am

    Was there anything that stood out most to you?

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