Shark Attack Month?

What is it with the shark attack stories that have been headlining the newspapers this past week? First there was the attack which resulted in a fatality in Solana Beach, CA. Yesterday I read about a teen who was bit by a shark while surfing in Florida—luckily, he escaped with only the bite mark to talk about. Now today I read that a surfer in Troncones, Mexico was bitten, and then died as a result of blood loss. What’s doubly tragic about this attack is that the surfer could have probably lived had he received adequate medical care. And, he had just gotten to Mexico for a vacation—not the way you want to start your surf trip. It’s also surprising to hear about an attack in Mexico—I’ve been to Troncones a couple of times, and the thought of a shark coming up and getting me was the last thing on my mind. You’re more worried about a sting ray or jellyfish sting, which are minor in comparison when you think of the alternative. It’s weird, isn’t it, how things come in three? Hopefully, we won’t hear of another shark story for some time to come.