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Statistics & Victims Between 1990 and 2008 there have been on average 56 reported shark attacks each year, worldwide. However, incidents in developing countries are often unreported and so consequently worldwide there are probably between 75 and 100 incidents each year, of which 10-15 may be fatal. Negative interactions between humans and sharks are rare. For example, in 2000, there were only 23 ‘attacks’ (with no fatalities) on the 264 million people who entered the water at 68 United States beach monitored by the U.S. Lifesaving Association.
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The Shark Trust promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays. The Shark Trust is the UK member of the European Elasmobranch Association. As such, it collaborates with other national member bodies to achieve their aims in British, European and international waters. The Trust aims to join forces with other groups concerned with shark, skate and ray conservation issues. These include commercial fisherman, recreational sea anglers, divers, yachtsmen, and all those who want to ensure the future survival of these fascinating but threatened animals.