Do sharks not like human flesh?

"Combine that with the flexibility of each tooth, and you realize a great white can use its jaws like a pair of forceps. They're very adept at grabbing things that snag their curiosity." Great whites are also sharp sighted, further evidence that they do not mistake humans for other prey. read more

Most sharks do not like the taste of humans. They usually attack people (which is incredibly rare) due to bad eye sight or due to the fact that our swimming sounds exactly like a fish in distress. Most sharks let go after the first bite, however there have been a few sharks in history that will actively hunt out humans. read more

Assuming a large, predatory shark has not been exposed to human flesh before, it is probably used to biting into thick-tissued, fatty sea lions, seals and similar-bodied prey. Sometimes sharks will investigate potential food items by taking a taste. read more