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Shark attack
01
an overwhelming, sudden psychological assault, like intrusive thoughts, anxiety spikes, or external pressures, that feels predatory or inescapable
Examples
After the layoff announcement, a shark attack of doubts about his career left him paralyzed.
02
an incident where a shark aggressively bites or injures a human, often occurring in coastal waters
Examples
The surfer survived a shark attack but needed emergency surgery for his leg wounds.
