Over the last decade, there were four reports. Last year, there were eight. Just this week, there have already been five. And they all happened within the span of two days.
Shark attacks - though they strike fear into the general public - are generally considered rare occurrences. The ocean predators aren't usually inclined to attack people with wonton abandon.
There's only a one in three billion chance of being attacked by a shark, according to the World Animal Foundation.
