"Claim: Swimming in the ocean is a great experience.
Opposing claim: Some people get attacked by sharks."
Which statement is the most effective counterargument to the opposing claim?
(1 point)
Responses
Shark attacks are extremely rare.
Shark attacks are extremely rare.
Sharks mistake people on surfboards for turtles.
Sharks mistake people on surfboards for turtles.
People should not swim in shark-infested waters.
People should not swim in shark-infested waters.
Sharks are attracted to splashing
1 answer
The most effective counterargument to the opposing claim is:
Shark attacks are extremely rare.
This statement directly addresses the concern about the risk of shark attacks by emphasizing that such incidents are uncommon, thereby supporting the original claim that swimming in the ocean can still be a great experience.
