Don"t Fear Sharks: These 25 Mundane Things Are Actually WAY More Deadly

Are you afraid of sharks? Who are we kidding? Of course you are!

Their sharp teeth, massive jaws, and uncanny ability to appear out of nowhere, make them the stuff of nightmares. But here’s the thing: when you look at the numbers, it’s clear that there are literally hundreds of things out there that are far more deadly than sharks.

While it’s still always a good idea to do your best to avoid them, the likelihood of being killed by a shark is extremely low. Below is just a sample of things that cause more deaths per year than the toothy sea creatures.

1. Televisions

2. Cell Phones

3. Bathtubs

4. Pencils

5. Vending Machines

6. Lightning

7. Trampolines

8. Candles

9. Staircases

10. Black Friday

11. Hot Dogs

12. Ties

13. Space Heaters

14. Jellyfish

15. Beds

16. Balloons

17. Fireworks

18. Swing Sets

19. Ladders

20. Lawnmowers

21. Champagne Corks

22. Icicles

23. Furniture

24. Dogs

25. Coconuts

(via List25)

Sharks are often demonized in the media as cold-blooded killers. But do we blame the coconuts that naturally fall from trees when they hit someone on the head? Nope.

So instead of worrying about sharks, be on the look out for these things that are far more dangerous and much more common.

Don"t Fear Sharks: These 25 Mundane Things Are Actually WAY More Deadly