Contrary to a common belief, sharks are far more endangered by humans than humans are by sharks. Roughly 100 million sharks are killed each year by commercial fisheries, while shark attacks cause an average of fewer than ten human deaths annually worldwide. Several species of shark are now classified as endangered or critically endangered.
Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence in the text?
- Acheck_circle
It supports the corrective claim by contrasting two figures of vastly different magnitudes.
- B
It supports the popular belief introduced in the first sentence.
- C
It defines the term 'commercial fisheries'.
- D
It introduces a different marine predator.
Explanation
The 100 million vs. 10 contrast supports the corrective opening claim. B captures this evidentiary function.