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 : How many people died when the Titanic sank?  : 1,522 out of the 2,223 passengers perished in freezing water. : What 1622 shipwreck was discovered in 1985? : The Spanish Atocha was discovered containing 40 tons of gold and silver. : What was the greatest number of people saved in a sea rescue? : 1,660 people were saved from the Andrea Doria in 1956. : What was the greatest loss of life in shipwreck in this century? : 7,000 to 8,000 people perished when a German ocean liner sank in 1945. : How many people are attacked by sharks each year? : 70-100 people are attacked by sharks. : Do sharks like the taste of humans? : No. They usually bite once and don't return. : What recent hurricane caused the greatest monetary damage? : In 1992, Hurricane Andrew caused $30 billion in damage. : What tropical cyclone or hurricane produced the highest storm surge? : In 1899, a hurricane produced a 43-foot surge in Bathhurst Bay, Australia. |
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ANIMATIONS: Wave Machine | Deep Sea Simulator | Trieste | Satellite Viewer |
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