Multiple outlets report that a potential “Super El Niño” pattern could affect ocean conditions and may lead to more encounters involving great white sharks. The reports say that as the climate pattern alters sea temperatures and currents, sharks may move beyond their typical habitats in search of cooler waters. That shift in distribution could bring great whites into areas where more humans are present, raising the likelihood of shark-related incidents.
The coverage frames the issue as an indirect effect of large-scale climate changes on marine ecosystems rather than an immediate, direct cause of attacks. Scientists referenced in the articles link changes in water temperature and prey availability to shark movement, suggesting that altered conditions could increase contact opportunities between sharks and people.
Both outlets present the same overall claim: Super El Niño may disrupt ocean patterns and potentially increase shark encounters. The articles do not provide incident counts or specific locations, focusing instead on the expected ecological changes and the associated risk of more frequent interactions.
