A kayaking fisher (not me) went on a fishing trip. What he didn't expect became an xtreme sport.

There you see that fishing can be dangerous. 

However, Alaskan crab fishing specifically is even more dangerous with over 300 fatalities per 100,000. Over 80% of these deaths are caused by drowning or hypothermia. The fishermen are also susceptible to crippling injuries caused by working with heavy machinery and gear.

Alaskan fishing is no easy job. The spoils are rich, but the dangers are intense. Learn why Alaskan fishing jobs are the most dangerous in the world.

In general, the commercial fishing industry is not for the weak at heart. Each year, it places thousands of workers on the world's shorelines, and job lists consistently rank commercial fishing among the dirtiest and deadliest. In Alaska, the stakes are higher since the getting is so good -- almost 95 percent of the U.S. salmon supply comes from the state's fisheries [source: Alaska Department of Fish & Game]. The fishing industry pulls a big load in the Alaskan economy, comprising close to half of the state's private sector employment [source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game].

Next time you find yourself complaining about piles of paperwork, obnoxious co-workers and demanding bosses, remember that your work situation could be much worse.