No. Most people who find themselves near a black bear ARE afraid, and they are not attacked. Black bears are not territorial toward people like some dogs are.
It's natural to be scared of bears. They're wild animals, 300 pounds or even 700 pounds large, deemed ferocious since they were killed for sport
Look around you for any bears. If you see one, be afraid. If you don't see one, then you're safe. Breathe, relax, and move on. Rinse and repeat.
Most attacks by black bears are defensive reactions to a person who is too close, and injuries from these defensive reactions are usually minor.
is a common phenomenon.
Most people err on the side of caution. Many people accept media exaggerations of bear danger and develop deeply ingrained fears.