Answer:
Bad publicity and movies like the famous Jaws, made people even more aware of shark attacks.
The truth is that dogs or bees kill more people every year than sharks. Even falling coconuts kill more people every year than sharks.
People are afraid of sharks mainly because of ignorance and not knowing the truth about shark activity.
However, we cannot deny that the ferocious appearance of sharks with their sharp teeth and large size can scare people.
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