# Terrifying Aquatic Creature Graphs The 'Anatomy of a Shark Attack' Infograph Does Not Relieve Fear By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomy-of-a-shark-attack References: [infographicsite](http://infographicsite.com/966/sharks/) & [iloveinfographics](http://iloveinfographics.com/anatomy-of-a-shark-attack-infographic/) The 'Anatomy of a Shark Attack' is a cumulative geographic report on what your chances of being attacked by a shark really are. As one of the most feared creatures of the sea, sharks have long been the victim of folklore and [blockbuster hit movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-jaws-special-edition); but how much of that is really true? Not a whole lot as it turns out. But that doesn't mean that sharks aren't a real threat when entering the water. Though your chances of an actual encounter are 1 in 11.5 million, and your odds of a [fatal attack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadwayreport) are even less (1 in 570 million), the "fun facts" that indicate that sharks can attack in 2-3 feet of water is worrisome. Offering precautions and information on actual attacks, the 'Anatomy of a Shark Attack' [infograph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-ai) is a comprehensive overview on what to avoid next time you hit the beach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shark Safety:** Developing new technologies or procedures to help reduce the risk of shark attacks - **Ocean Awareness:** Educating the public on the realities of shark encounters and ocean safety - **Marine Conservation:** Protecting the habitats and species of the world's oceans to reduce the frequency of human-shark encounters ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** Developing new marketing and safety strategies to address shark encounters in popular beach destinations - **Water Sports:** Designing and implementing new products and technologies to help reduce the risk of shark attacks during activities such as surfing or diving - **Environmentalism:** Advocating for policies and practices that protect marine ecosystems for the benefit of both humans and aquatic creatures ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shark Attack-Themed Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bite-creme-freeze.md) - [Filmic Shark Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance.md) - [Shark Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-lego.md) - [Shark-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-assortment.md) - [Theatrical Shark Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkey-temple.md) - [Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterborne-drone.md) - [Oceanic Conservation Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-shop-bags.md) - [Contemporary Classic Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-wakes-the-deep.md) - [Cinematic Shark Pinball Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stern-pinball-jaws-pinball-machine.md)