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Poll: Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!

The seas and oceans are full of unexpected surprises, good and bad. They all must be handled carefully else something bad could happen. And mind you, rescue operations aren't available at all times. Below is a list of the most common open water worst case scenarios...

Discuss here.

Results of 1,118 votes:

  1. 1.

    Jaws (1975)

     
    Killed by a deadly great white.
  2. 2.

    Titanic (1997)

     
    Engulfed by freezing water and drowned along with dozens of others post-shipwreck.
  3. 3.

    The Perfect Storm (2000)

     
    Drowned along with a sinking ship caught in the middle of the violent seas.

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