Have you been surfing before I have a fear but want to try it.
I would love to surf but I'm scared of sharks. I might like to utilize artificial waves such as those created by boat wakes or in a wave pool! lol
lol I never thought about the wave pool that is a good idea. That is my fear also that a shark will bite my feet or something.
After the movie, Jaws, many people fear shark attacks even though the attacks are relatively rare. 
To that extinct yes it is but here in Florida is has been lot's of shark attacks at our beach lucky people was able to get away 2 people arm was bit and 3 their leg and that is just this year alone from surfing.
I also live in Florida. Every year there are around 80 unproved attacks report globally.
More that we have in common. The crazy surfing people we have here but if they like it I love it they go out there when it is high tide which to me would make me think all the sea animals are coming towards us.
Lol! I think I might enjoy knee boarding, or surf matting. I just don't know if I could ever relax enough! haha