John, do you have a citation for that? I can't find it.
PM with sources for both number sent. Although I would expect a Rupert Murdoch publication to stretch the facts toward sensationalism. . .
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John, do you have a citation for that? I can't find it.
I've added a couple of new options to the poll. It sounds as if a number of you don't think the poll was comprehensive enough for you.
I try to do what I can. If there is something that should be on the poll, please feel free to simply ask. No guarantees, but if it seems to be something the community wants, I'm game.Thanks.. now I can vote
How many fatal shark attacks within a radius of say 300 km of the ocean location you are about to dive would it take to deter you from diving? Pick the one that best describes your choice.
I'm interested to get some idea of the risks divers are typically prepared to take in this regard.
Assume the coastline is straight and sharks can move freely along the coast.
Assume you are diving without any special protection like a shark cage.
Assume that there is no human feeding of sharks in the area.
Assume that the attacks occur on people undertaking the normal spectrum of water sports in the ocean including diving.
I'd be also interested to hear in a post below how many fatal shark attacks there have been within this distance of the location you typically dive within the three years?
If I was going to be nervous about The Landlord it would not be while SCUBA Diving.
I try to do what I can. If there is something that should be on the poll, please feel free to simply ask. No guarantees, but if it seems to be something the community wants, I'm game.
I don't care and believe that shark finning or culling is morally wrong.
I find this poll disturbing and hopelessly flawed.
Clearly I was being overly optimistic. If nothing else the thread to date serves to highlight how difficult it is to have a sensible, level headed conversation on the topic.