You probably know what's coming next.
Should I have genuine concerns about having my leg ripped off by a shark, while in the sea? I want to start getting some open water swims in, but being in FL., I'm a bit nervous about it.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Peace...
Maybe you've already seen this... I did a google and found a VERY cool site about
SHARK ATTACK
QUOTE:
Year 2000 USA Beach Injuries and Fatalities
*From within the jurisdictions of 68 USLA East and West Coast ocean lifeguard agencies*
Here are what the real odds are based on the data below:
Drowning and other beach-related fatalites 1 in 2 million
Drowning fatalites 1 in 3.5 million
Shark attacks 1 in 11.5 million
Shark attack fatalites 0 in 264.1 million
There's also a page with
Reducing the Risk of a Shark Encounter
Enjoy your swim!
Mary
Maybe you've already seen this... I did a google and found a VERY cool site about
SHARK ATTACK
QUOTE:
Year 2000 USA Beach Injuries and Fatalities
*From within the jurisdictions of 68 USLA East and West Coast ocean lifeguard agencies*
Here are what the real odds are based on the data below:
Drowning and other beach-related fatalites 1 in 2 million
Drowning fatalites 1 in 3.5 million
Shark attacks 1 in 11.5 million
Shark attack fatalites 0 in 264.1 million
There's also a page with
Reducing the Risk of a Shark Encounter
Enjoy your swim!
Mary
