i see sharks every day in the water ! most are 3' to 4' long.i was hunting in waste deep water today and saw something move in front of me and it was a shark about 4' long comming right at me and only 3' away when it saw my coil it turned and hauled tail ! i moved into knee deep water then! i dont really fear them but i do respect them! and knowing what iv seen out there,there is no way im going neck deep! no way.no how !