Humans have been afraid of sharks since long before Jaws and The Meg patrolled summer movie screens. Marine biologists say this fear is out of proportion; lightning strikes and bear attacks are more common than shark bites.
Of the over 500 shark species, only a few have attacked humans, and most US bites can be linked to just four species. In Hawaii, you are 130 times likelier to drown than die by shark.
Despite only 36 unprovoked shark attacks in the US in 2023 (causing two deaths), fear remains. The New York Times explores reducing the already small risk further based on location and time of year.
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