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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't like the way the media is hyping this. Posting stories with pics of Great Whites.  Yes, it's scary and something to take note of.  But, let's calm down.  You're more likely to die on the car ride to the beach.

As for the poor kiddos who were bitten, I would note that the pictures show a pier not very far from where they were pulled out of the water (and thus were presumably swimming). Unfortunately, those ares tend to form natural reefs and people fish/chum off many piers.  All of these things attract sharks to the areas around it.  Not everyone knows of, remembers, or thinks about these things (I know I often don't and probably should). Who knows if this shark was drawn to the immediate area by the pier or not.  But, that's my theory.[/quote]

The pier has nothing to do with it. If you are in the ocean there are sharks near you. No ifs, ands, or buts. If you had an photo from above, you would be shocked at how many.

Yet, you have survived, as have a bazillion other swimmers, with no issues. [/quote]

The pier does have something to do with it, for the reasons stated.  You have fish and bait in the water. These attract sharks and increase risk.  The same as time of day increases risks. That doesn't mean you will be bitten.  And you're right, they are there regardless.  But there are factors that increase your risk.

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