Copied from #6-
""If you're wondering why lead shot is banned for waterfowl, the science part is because waterfowl EAT IT, and their systems grind up the shot into powder that digestive acids can dissolve and enter the bloodstream. The rest of the reason it's banned is political. ""
A couple ducks may have died from lead poisoning, not near as many that have been wounded by inferior steel shot.
As for people dying-dont happen as many above have stated.