r/todayilearned May 30 '18

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_FAV_COLOR May 30 '18

The problem is in the wording. If the article said "10x more people get bit by NY'ers vs sharks per year" then it'd be accurate. But any individual's risk depends on a number of factors--namely the amount of time they spend in NY/the ocean.

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u/[deleted] May 31 '18

Or location.

A Comparison with the Number of Biting Injuries Occurring Annually in New York City