Ocean temperature at Myrtle Beach
Given the recent discussion about Pirateland, I thought this might be the best forum for my question. I've never been to the beaches south of NJ, where I know the water temps are best in July and Aug...
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Terryallan wrote:Dog Folks wrote:
Here are some interesting statistics about sharks from National Geographic:
Who knew toilets and air fresheners could be so dangerous? Well, at least statistically speaking it appears sharks seem to pose less of a threat than many things we encounter every day.
In 1996, toilets injured 43,000 Americans. Sharks injured 13.
You have a one in 63 chance of dying from the flu and a one in 3,700,000 chance of being killed by a shark.
You have a one in 218 chance of dying from a fall and a one in 3.7 million chance of being killed by a shark.
In 1996, buckets and pails injured almost 11,000 Americans. Sharks injured 13.
In 1996, room fresheners injured 2,600 Americans. Sharks injured 13.
The U.S. averages 19 shark attacks a year. Lightning kills about 41 people a year in coastal states alone.
Since 1959, Florida has had nine shark attack fatalities. Lightning fatalities = 459.
However. On the other hand. You have 0% chance of being eaten alive by a toilet.
I don't know. Ever sit down without putting the seat down? That thing will swallow you up.
