Another report has been released that indicates that California sea otters are suffering from an increased number of shark attacks. The shark-bitten otters contributed to a record number of the endangered animals being found dead, sick, or injured. According to the U.S. Geological survey, 335 otters were found in such a condition in 2011, which is a record high. compared to 1990, The percentage of otter deaths from shark bites doubled last year, from 15-percent to about 30-percent.