Sharks attacked 59 people worldwide in 2008 , Florida researcher reports . Four people killed by sharks last year . Economic downturn means fewer people hitting beaches , researcher says . `` We 're putting so many people in the water that humans are dictating the shark attack situation , '' he said . Comment:
Sharks attacked 59 people worldwide in 2008 , Florida researcher reports . Four people killed by sharks last year . Economic downturn means fewer people hitting beaches , researcher says . Comment: