"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 are attracted to splashing.
Sharks are attracted to splashing.
Sharks mistake people on surfboards for turtles.
Sharks mistake people on surfboards for turtles.
People should not swim in shark-infested waters.
1 answer
The most effective counterargument to the opposing claim is:
Shark attacks are extremely rare.
This statement directly addresses the concern raised by the opposing claim and highlights that the likelihood of such an event occurring is low, reinforcing the idea that swimming in the ocean can still be a great experience despite the possibility of shark attacks.
