It’s that time of year when people head to the beach and when headlines sometimes scream of a shark attack somewhere along the U.S. coastline. But the chances of being bitten by a shark in Texas are so remote they are hardly worth worrying about, says Texas A&M University at Galveston marine expert David Wells. In fact, there have only been two deaths from shark attacks in Texas since 1911. People should be more concerned about dying from a bee sting – they kill more people each year than all venomous animals combined! Even killer sharks are no match for killer peanuts: About 100 people worldwide die annually from an allergic reaction to eating peanuts, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.

Learn more about shark attack statistics and the best tips for staying safe at the beach.




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