I saw a TV show on one of the cable channels a few years ago, and was shocked to learn that one of the most dangerous jobs in the world is a commercial fisherman. In particular, they followed some deep water crabbers, and it's not unusual to lose crewmen when they get hit by the huge traps or get tangled in lines.
Lost fingers and limbs are quite common.
Yikes!
Mark
was that the one in Alaska where the crab pot rigger went over board on one wave and went back on board on the next wave? freaky video, it was like the sea spat him out!