Atheists, do you believe in sharks?

The fact that Im in a swimming pool and I can see the bottom ensures there are no sharks 30ft below me.

But there is evidence. I might not be able to perceive it myself, but the evidence is there, all the same. And if I was going to go swimming in waters where I knew there might be sharks, I might spend some effort to look into whether there had been recent sightings and attacks in the area, whether recent overflights of the area had discovered sharks, and so on.

additionally, assuming that you're not just a troll, the fact that I have grown children and even grand-children would suggest that whether I was attacked by an animal or not, I have been successful, in evolutionary terms.

Now, assuming, as I suspect, that you are simply a troll, I would only add that a man in the woods doesn't know whether Sasquatch might be just around the corner, either. Or Grumpkins, or Gnomes, or even grey-skinned space aliens, just waiting to probe him. So, I guess he ought to believe in all those things, and equip himself properly, just in case, right?

I don't see how it would be an evolutionary failure. When a single member of a species dies, it's not an evolutionary failure. Death is inevitable.

And no there isn't evidence, but if it's sea water and it's deep then that should be enough to suggest in your mind that there could be sharks.

Even though I don't think there's anything to suggest that there might be gods, but I'll go with it anyway since I know you'll make an analogy with my answer. Let's say that there is enough evidence to suggest there might be a god or gods. This doesn't mean I can conclude that God is there. You might say just incase, but what the hell can I do to be cautious about a God? Very simple : Do NOT assume any qualities about God to be true, what God has done, likes, dislikes, exactly what religions don't do.

Actually, there would be evidence of a shark 30 feet below. Next question ... this one was way too easy.

I have seen lots of evidence for sharks. And soon as I see an indication of one below me in the water, I get moving. Same as you assuming you don't just avoid the ocean entirely.

I've seen sharks in aquariums. I recommend the Southend Sea Life Centre.

You calling anyone else "an evolutionary failure" is definitely a pot and kettle situation. Except in this case the you are a well used pot and the kettle is shiny and brand new.

I've seen sharks in person at aquariums, and I've seen photographs and film footage of them as well. So I know sharks exist. Show me photographs and film footage of God. Or build a Godquarium, I'd go to it.

There are few if any maneating sharks in The English Channel so hould be ok

Are you trying to equate belief in the supernatural and rational belief in potential health risks?

Look until there's some evidence that anything supernatural exists you're beliefs aren't going to be validated by us.