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Fri, Jul 25 2008

Mythbusters Shark Special

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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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    1280 days ago
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    1335 days ago
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    1344 days ago
    Mythbusters Shark Week Special Pt. II Recap

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    1351 days ago
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  5. By Healthy Shana

    Was there anything that stood out most to you?

  6. By Mediocore Clothing

    I loved watching this on Shark Week.

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    1383 days ago
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