Shark Attacks in History

Shark attacks have been recorded throughout history, with one notable instance occurring during the Greco-Persian Wars around 492 BC. Persian military commander Mardonius faced disaster when a storm sank nearly 300 ships, leading to a shark attack on the sailors. Greek historian Herodotus documented this event in his work, 'The Histories', describing how sea monsters devoured many sailors.

How far back do shark attacks date according to the video?

• Ancient times

• Middle Ages

• Modern era

• Renaissance

During which historical event did an early recorded shark attack occur?

• The Trojan War

• The Greco-Persian Wars

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Punic Wars

Who was the military commander affected by the storm and subsequent shark attacks?

• Themistocles

• Xerxes

• Leonidas

• Mardonius

What natural event led to the sinking of ships during the Greco-Persian Wars?

• Tsunami

• Terrible storm

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

Which historian documented the shark attacks during the Greco-Persian Wars?

• Thucydides

• Plutarch

• Herodotus

• Homer