The following two graphics represent the number of reported shark attacks and fatalities worldwide since 1900. Write a report about the trends in the graphs. In your report discuss the apparent contradiction between the increase in shark attacks, but the decrease in fatality rate.

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Unprovoked Shark Attacks Worldwide 650 600 550 500 - 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Decade Number of Attacks Worldwide Shark Attack Fatality Rate, 1900–2009 80 – 60 40 20 Decade Percent Fatal Sot6L 1950s F S0961 F SOL6I E S0861 S0661 2000s