Comments on: Your Odds Of Dying In A Shark Attack (And Other Accidental Death Stats) http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/ Dubious tips & essential ephemera for today's curious traveler Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:37:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: johnny http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-44485 johnny Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:55:36 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-44485 if your diving, take a bangstick. (shark) problem solved. if your diving, take a bangstick. (shark) problem solved.

]]> By: SharkGirl http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-20954 SharkGirl Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:34:30 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-20954 @Amber, that is a really good way to put it. Life would definitely be too boring without risks. Anything in the world can kill you, like a pillow, a T.V., or a can of pop. Even getting out of bed in the morning is a risk. Each moment of life is a risk. In every dicision that we make--walking, sleeping, cooking, swimming--there is always something that can go wrong. When swimming in the ocean, there are lots of things that can happen. But it's good to take risks, as long as you are aware of the risks you take. @Amber, that is a really good way to put it. Life would definitely be too boring without risks. Anything in the world can kill you, like a pillow, a T.V., or a can of pop. Even getting out of bed in the morning is a risk. Each moment of life is a risk. In every dicision that we make–walking, sleeping, cooking, swimming–there is always something that can go wrong. When swimming in the ocean, there are lots of things that can happen. But it’s good to take risks, as long as you are aware of the risks you take.

]]> By: SharkGirl http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-20952 SharkGirl Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:16:58 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-20952 I think the reason people get attacked by sharks is because people are stupid. People swim inshore of sandbars: sharks live there. People swim in early morning and darkness, when sharks are most active. The sharks are probably just protecting their territory. Or, they're just hungry. Either way, before anyone goes swimming in the ocean, he/she should learn a little about it first. Sharks are meant for the ocean. If people were meant to live in the ocean, we would have gills and fins. I'm definitely not saying to stay out of the ocean. I'm just saying that it would be a good idea to get information about where you swim. If somebody came into my house without permission and just started walking around, I would ask them to leave. If they didn't leave, I'd kick them out. That's the same thing with sharks. We come into their territory. It's not like they invited us to come in, like the shark from Finding Nemo invited Dori and Marlin. Since sharks cannot really ask us to leave, they simply kick us out. They are just protecting their territory like a guard dog. If a shark sees what it thinks is an intruder, it will get rid of it. Sharks know thier ocean better than we do, and we need to respect their space. I think the reason people get attacked by sharks is because people are stupid. People swim inshore of sandbars: sharks live there. People swim in early morning and darkness, when sharks are most active. The sharks are probably just protecting their territory. Or, they’re just hungry. Either way, before anyone goes swimming in the ocean, he/she should learn a little about it first. Sharks are meant for the ocean. If people were meant to live in the ocean, we would have gills and fins. I’m definitely not saying to stay out of the ocean. I’m just saying that it would be a good idea to get information about where you swim. If somebody came into my house without permission and just started walking around, I would ask them to leave. If they didn’t leave, I’d kick them out. That’s the same thing with sharks. We come into their territory. It’s not like they invited us to come in, like the shark from Finding Nemo invited Dori and Marlin. Since sharks cannot really ask us to leave, they simply kick us out. They are just protecting their territory like a guard dog. If a shark sees what it thinks is an intruder, it will get rid of it. Sharks know thier ocean better than we do, and we need to respect their space.

]]> By: Amber http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-20599 Amber Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:02:17 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-20599 there is the likelihood of being bitten in some lakes by bull sharks, eaten by piranha in other countries, and even for random animals to attack you as you step out the door. Are you going to hide in your house on the risk that some dog or wild animal is going to attack you? Or not let your children out to play outside on the slim chance that a pit bull or rottweiler is going to run up and attack them? Either you can live or let fear control you.... I say take chances, life is too boring if you dont there is the likelihood of being bitten in some lakes by bull sharks, eaten by piranha in other countries, and even for random animals to attack you as you step out the door. Are you going to hide in your house on the risk that some dog or wild animal is going to attack you? Or not let your children out to play outside on the slim chance that a pit bull or rottweiler is going to run up and attack them? Either you can live or let fear control you…. I say take chances, life is too boring if you dont

]]> By: Amber http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-20598 Amber Sun, 10 Jul 2011 02:56:38 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-20598 while yes we are more likely to die from hot water strictly from the fact of more often we come in contact... there are people that spend days amongst sharks. In fact i have been to a stingray sandbar in the grand caymans and a shark came in for a feeding and deliberately avoided biting humans. I also swam with sharks during scuba dives. Not once was i bitten. Is there a risk that they will bite out of curiosity or if we are in their feeding grounds. But to think it will happen EVERY time and you are in danger in the water is completely irrational. ThereThere is The while yes we are more likely to die from hot water strictly from the fact of more often we come in contact… there are people that spend days amongst sharks. In fact i have been to a stingray sandbar in the grand caymans and a shark came in for a feeding and deliberately avoided biting humans. I also swam with sharks during scuba dives. Not once was i bitten. Is there a risk that they will bite out of curiosity or if we are in their feeding grounds. But to think it will happen EVERY time and you are in danger in the water is completely irrational. ThereThere is The

]]> By: Rio http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-15208 Rio Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:38:58 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-15208 All I need to say is whoever said that the picture above is a dolphin is a serious idiot. I can tell you any sensible person could see thats a f**king shark. Really? .... Really? It is true your taking a chance every time you venture into the ocean. If thats a chance your willing to take go for it. I dont believe in those stats either they are bullshit. Please tell me where you got your stats I'd love to know. Hot tap water!! Come on.....really? I feel like people say that so we wont be terrified of swimming in the ocean. Sharks will eat you. Dont you know what you look like in the water to sharks?? Have you seen shark week? Your a meal. It will never change so dont feel relieved. I dont mess around with sharks. Sharks were here first and the ocean is their home. Humans were not made for the ocean. Get it already. P.S I dont know where I found this site haha but I wanted to say something. dolphin....psssshhht. All I need to say is whoever said that the picture above is a dolphin is a serious idiot. I can tell you any sensible person could see thats a f**king shark. Really? …. Really? It is true your taking a chance every time you venture into the ocean. If thats a chance your willing to take go for it. I dont believe in those stats either they are bullshit. Please tell me where you got your stats I’d love to know. Hot tap water!! Come on…..really? I feel like people say that so we wont be terrified of swimming in the ocean. Sharks will eat you. Dont you know what you look like in the water to sharks?? Have you seen shark week? Your a meal. It will never change so dont feel relieved. I dont mess around with sharks. Sharks were here first and the ocean is their home. Humans were not made for the ocean. Get it already. P.S I dont know where I found this site haha but I wanted to say something. dolphin….psssshhht.

]]> By: HandsomeAngel http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-14711 HandsomeAngel Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:57:47 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-14711 Did you know that the shark population has decreased by 90%?! I mean, soda pop machines kill more people than sharks! So if you're so afraid for your life, stay away from those pop machines. Hm, somehow, I can't find anyone who shying away from those things yet we're all so scared of sharks . . . Honestly, people, get a grip. Did you know that the shark population has decreased by 90%?! I mean, soda pop machines kill more people than sharks! So if you’re so afraid for your life, stay away from those pop machines. Hm, somehow, I can’t find anyone who shying away from those things yet we’re all so scared of sharks . . . Honestly, people, get a grip.

]]> By: Taylor http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-14693 Taylor Fri, 12 Nov 2010 02:45:45 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-14693 Dolphins have tails that are flat and perpindicular with their bodies, sharks tails are stright in line with their bodies. therefore this photo is a shark. Dolphins have tails that are flat and perpindicular with their bodies, sharks tails are stright in line with their bodies. therefore this photo is a shark.

]]> By: Margyc http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-14620 Margyc Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:22:14 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-14620 It certainly looked very sharky to me. Look here in Aust we have lots of sharks - & I've been paranoid since I saw Jaws when I was 14(that's a lot of years). Statistically irrational for sure, but why PUT yourself there. Anyway I just started kayaking at a nearby beach and finally thought I'd got over it - not any more! That is SO a shark not a dolphin. It certainly looked very sharky to me. Look here in Aust we have lots of sharks – & I’ve been paranoid since I saw Jaws when I was 14(that’s a lot of years). Statistically irrational for sure, but why PUT yourself there. Anyway I just started kayaking at a nearby beach and finally thought I’d got over it – not any more! That is SO a shark not a dolphin.

]]> By: Matt Carlson http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/comment-page-1/#comment-13477 Matt Carlson Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:37:42 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/your-odds-of-dying-in-a-shark-attack-and-other-accidental-death-stats/#comment-13477 We all gotta die of something. The photo is not of a dolphin. We all gotta die of something.

The photo is not of a dolphin.

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