Nothing could be further from the truth. Diving is a social sport. Half the fun is spent discussing what you saw on the boat or shore between dives. Divers love to talk about their sport. Also, you'll be surprised how much you can communicate with your dive buddy underwater with a few hand signals, by pointing and by scribbling a message on a dive slate.
Sharks are relatively rare creatures.
Your odds of even seeing one are low. The odds of you being attacked by one are incredibly small. A few sharks can pose a threat to humans, but generally, they know you're not food and really don't want anything to do with you. After gaining a little experience, most divers look forward to the opportunity to see a shark in the wild. If you do see one, slowly settle down to the bottom and watch the shark, or slowly swim back to the boat.