What kind of shark attack will you be the victim of?

Just remember these basic safety precautions and you won't end up as a shark's food. Don't go swimming where sharks are a danger, first and foremost. But every year, millions of people (including you, perhaps) disobey these and other rules meant to keep them safe from sharks. Okay, so how exactly is a shark going to kill you? What do you think? Find out by taking this quiz.

• How knowledgeable are you about sharks?

  • Not a whole lot.

  • I am a marine biologist who studies sharks.

  • I enjoy Googling "shark attacks" on YouTube.

  • I watch "Shark Week" every year.

• How many days of "Shark Week" do you watch?

  • I never watch it.

  • One or two days.

  • Three to five days.

  • Every day.

• How clear is the water where you go swimming?

  • It has a lot of seaweed.

  • It's clear.

  • It's rough and sandy.

  • It's green and murky.

• Which coast do you wish you could hang out on the most?

  • Near the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Near the Australian Coast.

  • Near the Caribbean Sea.

  • On the So-Cal Pacific Ocean coast.

• How often are you near water?

  • Less than one.

  • One or two.

  • One or two.

  • Six or seven.

• Do you swim alone or in a group?

  • Alone.

  • It depends on my mood.

  • With at least one friend.

  • I usually go to the beach with a bunch of people.

• Are you an excellent swimmer?

  • No, I'm afraid of water.

  • I am a great doggy paddler.

  • I have numerous Olympic medals for swimming.

  • I do okay.

• A neighboring acquaintance was just bitten by a shark. What do you do?

  • Not sure, but it will probably not be the best thing to do.

  • Scream and cry.

  • Take off toward shore. My friend's blood is calling more sharks.

  • Swim to pull my friend out of the water.

• Have you ever witnessed a shark in close proximity?

  • From the shore.

  • I've seen one while I was in a shark cage.

  • I've seen one while I was in a shark cage.

  • Nope! Thank you very much.

• What is your method for repelling a shark?

  • Make myself look big.

  • Punch it in the snout and hopefully miss its mouth.

  • Fight as hard as I can.

  • Keep the shark in sight and back away.

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