Sharks are widely misunderstood creatures because, for one, the obvious portrayal of the movie's Jaws and Deep Blue Sea portrays sharks as "out to get you" type creatures and they are not. You'll have a car accident more than you would be getting bit by a shark statistics say. Another thing is, if you are wearing a black wet suit in the water then they are going to think you are looking like a meal because you look like a seal to them and a seal is one of their favorite meals. The third thing is that if you're going to go in the water be cautious knowing that you have stopped in their territory. And don't go in the water if you are bleeding because that is also a trigger. Making loud noises and vibrations as a trigger. Now I want to tell you some stuff about why they are important for the ecosystem. For one, they help keep the fish population under control. Another thing is, that sharks make sure the entire food chain is healthy. Lastly, you can help by doing your research.