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Shark Attacks -What are the odds?

* Odds (lifetime) of dying in a shark attack: about 1 in 1.8 million (for years in which there was a shark attack death).

* Odds of dying in a car crash: 1 in 228.

* In a plane (or other powered aircraft) crash: 1 in 6,137.

* From a fall: 1 in 229.

* In a lightning strike: 1 in 56,439.

* In an earthquake: 1 in 120,161.

* In a flood: 1 in 413,887.

* By being shot to death by someone else: 1 in 315.

* From an accidental fireworks discharge: 1 in 744,997.

For more see: Shark Attacks - World Wildlife News

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