Sharks are certainly misunderstood and create apprehension and fear in a great many people. To make those of you who are afraid feel a little bit better, here is a list of things are much more likely to kill you than sharks!
- Heart Disease – Kills 7.25 million people annually
- Mosquitoes – Kill 1.4 million people annually
- Cars – Kill 1.21 million people annually
- Lightning – Kills 24,000 people annually
- Boats – Kill 5900 people annually
- Texting – Kills 5870 people annually
- Drowning – Kills 2000 people annually
- Bees, Wasps and Hornets – Kill 1280 people annually
- Ants – Kill 980 people annually
- Dogs – Kill 455 people annually
- Snakes – Kill 160 people annually
- Spiders – Kill 120 people annually
- Vending Machines – Kill 65 people annually
- Hippos – Kill 50 people annually
- Jellyfish – Kill at least 40 people annually
- Crocodiles and Alligators – Kill 14 people annually
- Scorpions – Kill 10 people annually
Are you still frightened of sharks??
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