You're right in saying that concerns need to be addressed, though I think that most concerns are unfounded and are bred from fear that leads to exaggeration of events and incidents. Wolves are the biggest concern in the UK and the primary concern when discussing their reintroduction is the threat to livestock . Have a look at this page on wolf conservation. It gives a good example of how the facts can be exaggerated when emotion comes in to play. That's not to say that concerns with other animals are much more serious, though from a UK perspective there doesn't seem to be much to worry about. Fear of our natural wildlife is more akin to the fear of sharks that you mentioned.
Indeed. The problem is, public perception often drives policies on these issues, so education is very important to help combat a lot of those fears. As for farmers directly and the loss of livestock, that's what insurance is for.Fear of our natural wildlife is more akin to the fear of sharks that you mentioned.