are shark attacks rare?

Answer 1

Contrary to popular belief, only a few sharks are dangerous to humans. Out of more than 360 species, only four have been involved in a significant amount of fatal unprovoked attacks on humans: the great white, tiger, oceanic whitetip and bull sharks]. These sharks, being large, powerful predators may sometimes attack and kill people, but all of the above sharks, even the great white, have been filmed in open water, with no cage, time and time again, without incident.



In 2005, according to the ISAF, there were worldwide a total of 58 unprovoked recorded attacks of which four were fatal. For the same period the Global Shark Attack File recorded 69 unprovoked attacks of which five were fatal. In short, both files indicate the rarity of shark accidents. In comparison, several hundred people die annually from lightning strikes and 1.3 to 3 millionpeople die from diseases transmitted via mosquito bites.


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Answer 2

There are over 370 known species of shark, none of which naturally prey on humans. Less than 10% of those species have been implicated in attacks on humans. The largest of the predatory sharks, the Great White seems to attack humans in cases of mistaken identity when it mistakes humans for the seals it normally feeds on. Shark attacks can also occur if humans get to close to the shark, or if the shark preceives the humans as a competitor for its food or territory.
"The International Shark Attack File, maintained by the Florida Museum of Natural History, compiles statistics from around the world and shows that the number of human attacks worldwide averages less than 100 per year, and very few of those are fatal. Considering the sheer number of people each year who enter the sharks’ marine environment for recreational purposes—such as swimming, diving, water skiing, and boating—these numbers are quite low. In fact, a person has a better chance of dying from choking on their own dinner than they do of dying from a shark attack."

Answer 3

Depends on where you are swimming. Shark attacks are rare. I watch shark week on discovery every year and they are rare. They do attack humans sometimes. They think that the swimmer is a seal.Usually take one bite and they are done. Crocks are the ones who are dangerous.

Answer 4

Extremely rare. Bees kill more people. Hippos, and crocs kill more people. That said certain area where shaks hunt seals. Spear fishing. Dawn, and dusk. River mouths. All increase the chance of attack.

Answer 5

Yes. you probably have more chance of being murdered or mauled by a dog. Or being hit by a car or dying in a plane crash

Answer 6

that depends on if you are a shark or not

Answer 7

yes they are!

Answer 8

no