Sharks

I have my first ocean area swim in Salem mass in 1 month. There are sharks south of here. Great white sharks. Are you ever anxious about this type of wild life? Or should I just let it go? How many swimmers have been bitten by a shark during an ocean race? Anywhere, ever?

I have my first ocean area swim in Salem mass in 1 month. There are sharks south of here. Great white sharks. Are you ever anxious about this type of wild life? Or should I just let it go? How many swimmers have been bitten by a shark during an ocean race? Anywhere, ever?