Shark attacks are rare, and almost never deadly

The real-life likelihood that you’ll have a close encounter with a shark is about 1 in 11.5 million, according to the International Shark Attack File. In fact, you’re more likely to be injured in a boating accident or bike wreck than you are in a shark attack. More good news: death by shark hardly ever happens. In 2019, for example, there were only five fatal shark attacks. These are the tips that could save your life in the event of a shark attack.

