Shark Attack: What are the Odds

stephen_s · 07-30-2007, 07:49 AM

Thirty-eight attacks out of a population of about 300 million. This means the odds of being attacked by a shark in the United States are roughly 1 in 8 million.

How do these odds compare to other dangers we face in the United States? See if you can guess.

I got 8/9 on this one.

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/depart...125&Quizid=125

deangreenhoe · 07-30-2007, 08:47 AM

Aced it. Of course, my odds of being attacked are pretty low since I don't "do" ocean swimming any longer. I've have to be pushed into a tank at Sea World to experience normal odds.

DFWIC · 07-30-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by deangreenhoe

Aced it. Of course, my odds of being attacked are pretty low since I don't "do" ocean swimming any longer. I've have to be pushed into a tank at Sea World to experience normal odds.

Deano -- so I guess Sea World in SAT is out if you ever visit

deangreenhoe · 07-30-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DFWIC

Deano -- so I guess Sea World in SAT is out if you ever visit

No necessarily. But I'd have to insist you walk in front of me, never behind.

mtp51 · 07-30-2007, 11:57 AM

9/9! Love this shark stuff, Stephen.

07-30-2007, 07:49 AM	#1
stephen_s I hate driving Über Über Poster Member since: Mar 2005 Location: Stevenson Ranch Age: 47 Posts: 6,417 Rep Power: 160	Shark Attack: What are the Odds Thirty-eight attacks out of a population of about 300 million. This means the odds of being attacked by a shark in the United States are roughly 1 in 8 million. How do these odds compare to other dangers we face in the United States? See if you can guess. I got 8/9 on this one. http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/depart...125&Quizid=125 __________________ http://www.gtracyblog.com http://twitter.com/stephen0118

07-30-2007, 11:57 AM	#5
mtp51 beegus ahoya Über Poster Member since: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,007 Rep Power: 205	9/9! Love this shark stuff, Stephen. __________________ marge only the mediocre are always at their best

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deangreenhoe Travel Professional Super Über Poster Member since: Jun 2005 Location: Sheridan, MI Age: 54 Posts: 9,904 Rep Power: 423	Aced it. Of course, my odds of being attacked are pretty low since I don't "do" ocean swimming any longer. I've have to be pushed into a tank at Sea World to experience normal odds.