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I was always taught that animals that are considered "prey" had eyes on the side to avoid being blind sided while predators have eyes facing forward. Why do alligators, crocs, sharks, etc. have eyes on the side of their heads?

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I was always taught that animals that are considered "prey" had eyes on the side to avoid being blind sided while predators have eyes facing forward. Why do alligators, crocs, sharks, etc. have eyes on the side of their heads?	1