Although shark attacks occur in a variety of different ways, Burgess described three types of attacks that sharks tend to make: • “Hit-and-Run” attacks: These attacks, which often occur near beaches, generally happen because the shark mistakes you for its usual food. “The shark usually makes a grab, lets go, and leaves the area,” Burgess said. Happily, hit-and-run attacks rarely cause serious injuries. • “Sneak attacks”: These more dangerous incidents happen in deeper waters in which you don’t see the shark before it attacks. “Typically, there’s no initial contact,” Burgess noted, “and there’s a chance of multiple bites.” • “Bump and bite” attacks: In this situation, the shark circles and actually comes in contact with you before fully attacking. “The shark may be checking out the human to see how formidable a foe he or she is before attacking,” said Burgess. Like the sneak attack, this type has the potential to result in serious injury or death. What are the signs that a shark may att