Shark I think - it seems like it would be quicker (we had a lot of bear attacks up here two summers that did not turn out so well and were pretty drawn out. Most of the people survived, but it was viscious. Most shark attacks they attack and then leave when they realize you aren't that meaty!) and I would be in the water. I don't know, there is just something comforting to me about the water!

Bear... assuming I have no food on me :)

I think I would have to agree with Bear.  The thought of drowning scares me, plus if I was in the woods, odds are I would be armed.  

S.I.F.  I like water too, but have a very healthy fear of sharks.  I just swear there is one out there that has me pegged.

I'll go with shark :)
I *think* there may be higher survival rates with sharks than bears (depending on type)

I would have to say Bear.  You put the fear of God into me, many years ago talking about the sharks  & your dreams!!! :o)

Carmel,

That's so funny.  You and my brother both!!!

I'd take my chances with the shark. I feel much more comfortable in the water than the woods.  In the woods, where do you go to get away? At least in the water if you can get to shore, you know they aren't going to follow you. 

 

I lol'd when I read this. It made me think of Hyperbole and a Halfs "Sharkbear" which is 7000% deadly! :D

I would go with a bear. I've always wanted to hug a bear, and being attacked by one would probably be the closest I would ever come to hugging one. Plus, I might touch it's soul in the hug, and in turn it may spare my life.

However sharks are not huggable at ALL. And I'm pretty sure they don't have a heart, and wouldn't care if you wanted to hug them. They're just mean, and weird looking, while bears are furry and just grumpy sometimes.

I'm sorry if any of that doesn't make sense. It's an hour and 42 minutes past my bedtime!

Arizona Mamma~ I actually did some scuba diving at the great barrier reef, and that helped me to chill out around sharks a lot because they were everywhere! Don't get me wrong, the first one I saw scared the heck out of me! But after I realized they just swam right past us without even paying attention I was much better. They only ever really attack the surfers, because they look so much like seals. So I guess I figure a shark is making a mistake when he goes in for a bite, but a bear knows exactly what it is doing and is totally there to kill you!