These may be mitigated by those who know of them.
Familiarity with a particular lake, stream, river oroceancan drastically reduce the risks.
Fear of Animals
Even animals that are normally non-predatory may attack if they feel threatened.
Attacks on humans in water are relatively rare.
Some bodies of water do contain potential sources of danger, from toxins to bacteria to parasites.
Unfamiliar bodies of water, in which the risks are unknown, could easily trigger a fearful reaction.
Fear of Hazards
Water accidents, including drownings, occur relatively frequently.
Fear of Ships
The fear of ships is highly personalized.
Some people are afraid of any boat or watercraft, while others fear only massive multi-deck ships.
For many with this fear, submarines are the biggest trigger in relation to submechanophobia.
Over time, the fear of submerged objects may begin to affect your life.
Treating a fear of submerged objects such as cars generally involves discovering and treating the underlying fears.
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