Conversely, there are instances in which society deems events to be risky and to be avoided, that may not actually be as risky as one would think. Take for example the Hollywood glorified event of a shark attack: In 2021, the US reported 57 unprovoked shark bites (108 total including those related to aquaria incidents and provoked bites). Yet , In fact, there are only ever about 70 shark attacks per year worldwide and only 3-4 of them prove fatal. Furthermore, most sharks attacks are the result of human provoking a shark like while a fisherman is killing them or a person steps on one accidentally. Some experts believe that unprovoked attacks only occur for 3.7% of all attack victims., Experts say attacks are rare despite sharks’ prevalence in places like the Gulf. There were 47 unprovoked shark bites worldwide — including four fatalities — in 2024, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s shark research program., Incidents involving…shark-inflicted scavenge damage to already dead humans (most often drowning victims), attacks on boats, and provoked incidents occurring in or out of the water are not considered unprovoked attacks.” An incident at Lahilahi, Mākaha, O‘ahu, on July 25, 2008 was initially reported as a shark bite., That being said, shark bites on people are still incredibly rare. In 2022, there were a confirmed 57 unprovoked shark bites on humans and five unprovoked fatalities. Identity Essential Reads, .