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Originally Posted by Bluewire Ross
Shark attack is probably the most feared natural danger to man, surpassing even hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes in the minds of most beach users and sailors. Among the earth's large animals implicated in the attack and consumption of humans, only sharks have not been "controlled" by man. Even the fiercest of terrestrial predators, the large cats and bears, are extremely susceptible to a rifle and "problem" animals simply have been eliminated, leaving many of these species endangered.
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I remember reading somewhere that "being eaten alive" was the greatest fear of most humans. I also agree with you post that we have almost zero control over sharks, so they scare the shit out of us (even more than big cats, bears, etc.).