Discover San Francisco’s Most Dangerous Animals

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Understand the habits and behaviors of these animals. Then you can take appropriate precautions when exploring 

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Habitat

Mount Tamalpais, the Presidio, and the Santa Cruz Mountains

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Behavior

These solitary animals are most active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk as they search for their prey

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Coyotes: Behavior

They are primarily nocturnal and generally (scavenging) omnivores

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Safety Tips

To assert yourself as a potential threat, make loud noises and wave your arms to appear larger and more intimidating

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Sharks: 

The great white and leopard sharks are the most commonly spotted sharks in San Francisco’s waters

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Encountering a Shark: What to Do?

Avoid sudden movements or splashing, which can attract the shark’s attention

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Horned Owls

Horned owls have sharp talons and beaks and can cause serious injury if they attack

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Horned Owls

Fascinating nocturnal raptors, are adept hunters that primarily operate during the night and rest during daylight hours

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Venomous Spiders

The black widow and the brown recluse

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Venomous Spiders

venomous bites that can cause pain, swelling, and in some cases, severe allergic reactions

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