[Paddlewise] Shark Attacks Down in 2001

Most of last summer was a slow news period so the media attempted to 
boost ratings by doing what the media does... hype and exaggerate 
news that will shock the viewer, facts be damned.  The following is 
an excerpt from an article posted yesterday by Daily University 
Science News.  Thought folks here would be interested in learning 
the facts after reading some of that hype that was forwarded to 
PaddleWise...


   Despite Hype, Number Of Shark Attacks Down In 2001

   Despite Time magazine labeling it the "Summer of the Shark" and
   the prevailing perception that 2001 was a banner year for shark
   attacks, actual numbers were slightly down, a new University of
   Florida study shows.

You can read the entire article (it's worth checking out) at:

http://unisci.com/stories/20021/0220024.htm

Cheers,

jackie 
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