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NOVA: Why Sharks Attack

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Will analyzing the hunting instincts of this endangered predator reduce deadly attacks? This episode of PBS Nova originally aired in May 7, 2014. In the spirit of "Shark Week," here's an exploration into why sharks attack.

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.