There are worse fates than being taken by a shark. I get nervous sometimes when I'm in deep water, especially far off shore snorkelling somewhere, but the thought that always comforts me is "If a shark is going to eat me, then that's just my fate - it's the circle of life!" lol
It kinda reminds me of those people who have a terminal illness and decide they want to be let loose on the plains of Africa and let nature take its course! (Or maybe that's just a myth)
I recall reading the book In A Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson, he heard the story of a man who went into the water and never returned to the surface. I don't think it was a rip current or a shark. I read about the death of a model while swimming in a lake or river. She was attacked and killed by a crocodile I am not much of a beach person. I don't mind walking on the beach and watching the waves, but, I'd like a more secluded spot where there are not a lot of people around. I like lakes or ponds. But when I come to Australia, I will be watching out for the wildlife(and the women, too).

