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Virtually zero. The reason I say virtually is that: * The actual number of divers being attacked by shark much less getting killed is so low as to be statistically insignificant and... * Of the few that do, some don't practive even the most basic safety (consider Valerie Taylor, who made a chain-mail suit, created a feeding frenzy, and jumped into the middle to see if the suit prevented shark attack (and it did -- she wasn't killed -- only a slight nick). Basic rules of safety are: * Don't look like a fish in trouble. That's what shark eat. Don't look like food. Don't flop around -- swim purposefully and smoothly. * Don't smell like a fish in trouble. While shark probably don't react much at all to the scent of human blood, they do detect fish blood very well -- that's their prey. Clean off fish blood and don't tow bleeding strings of fish in dangerous waters. * If you are approached aggressively by a shark, back away smoothly. Shark are territorial in some cases. Get out of range. How will you know if the shark is being aggressive? You'll KNOW. If you aren't sure, act respectfully, keep a distance, and don't act like sharkbait. [[User:Cjonb|Cjonb]] 23:49, 2 Jun 2008 (UTC)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNot very many. And just about every single person that was injured or killed was taunting, molesting, or messing with the shark, and the shark got mad and attacked, mainly defensively.
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∙ 13y agoShark specialists estimate anywhere between 38 million-100 million sharks are killed for their fins every year.
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Is bowling more dangerous than scuba diving?
No. On average about 17 recreational scuba divers die each year. That is a low number (for 10,000,000 scuba divers worldwide), but I am pretty sure it is higher than the number of people who die bowling.
How many people are attacked by sharks each year?
500-1000
How many men are attacked in a year?
There is no statistics on how many men are attacked in a year. It is known that approximately 50 men around the world are attacked by sharks each year.
Why would a scuba diver go underwater?
Becasue if a SCUBA diver didn't go underwater, they really wouldn't be a SCUBA diver. SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
How many humans are attacked by sharks each year?
About 50-75 shark attacks happen a year. Less than 20 die.
Do sharks get attacked?
not a lot of sharks attack humans. when people get attacked it is from a bite.sharks dont like the taste of humans. only about 4-10 people a year die from shark attacks. 150 people die each year from a coconut.
Can Monofins be used for scuba?
You could use a monfin for scuba. This is illustrated in the film the Big Blue but generally monofins are only used for free diving. There is a good reason why SCUBA divers a fin on each foot and why they are generally moderate in size. Normal fins give you a lot of control in the water. Swimming with a monofin gives you a very limited in finning technique which might cause a lot of practical problems unless you just want to swim.
Why do scuba divers wear heavy metallic suits?
Scuba divers do not wear heavy metal suits. Perhaps you are referring to the bulky looking Mark 5 dive gear with the large helmet and the breast plate that weighs 64 pounds. Suit weighs 25 lbs. Each shoe weighs 25 lbs. Oh, the weight belt the diver wears is 60 to 80 lbs. All this weight is needed to get the diver to sink from all the air inside the helmet.
How many sharks die each second?
3 sharks, die , on average, every second
Do sharks eat each other in there mothers stomach?
No, sharks do not eat each other in their mother's stomachs.
Can people and sharks hurt each other?
Of course they can kill each other. Humans and sharks are enemies.
Are great white sharks the most dangerous sharks?
The Cousteau Society (see link) says:...more people die each year from bee stings than from shark bites.So far it is but there is more species to be discovered. Divers in sea have seen creatures that are over 600feet long!!!. but they said dont worry they are seaweed eaters not meat eaters.
