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Hearing the aftermath of a shark attack seems to trigger a variety of emotions — fear, empathy for the victim, a sense of awe for the power of nature, and a perhaps a self-reminder not to enter the waters too frequently.
The truth is that as a human, you stand a greater chance of being shown an early exit from the planet from a wasp or a deer than a shark. In fact, a random lightning strike is thirty times more likely to wipe you out. Think about that. Lightning doesn’t command nearly the same sense of awe or respect, yet compared to a shark its far more aggressive in its killing.
So why all the panic ? What is this fear and fascination we have with these predators ?
There’s something very alluring about sharks … and stories of shark attacks are always heard with interest. Perhaps its their appearance, perfectly crafted for killing with sleek lines and razor teeth, ominous and beautiful at the same time.
Deepdarkwater.com chronicles recent shark attacks. It explores the shark’s motive, the victim, and if fatal, attempts to report on any pieces of the victim’s story in order to record the attack.
