By Josie March 21st, 2024
Not directly through attacks, but deer are responsible for the most wildlife-related deaths in the U.S. due to vehicle collisions.
Dogs are responsible for an estimated 30 to 50 deaths annually in the U.S. through attacks.
Known as “killer bees,” these insects are more aggressive than other bee species and contribute to the average of 62 deaths annually.
Despite this peaceful reputation, the truth is that cattle kill more people in the U.S. than sharks and bears combined!
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the largest kind of rattlesnake, and also the most venomous snake in the U.S.
While fatalities are extremely rare, there have been instances where bison have charged and injured or killed people who ventured too close.
Fatalities are very rare due to effective antivenoms, but its venom is dangerous, especially to vulnerable individuals.
In the U.S., particularly in Alaska and parts of the Rocky Mountains, there are a few fatalities each decade resulting from grizzly bear encounters.
These incidents often involve alligators that have become accustomed to human presence, sometimes due to being fed, which leads them to associate humans with food.
Muntain lion attacks on humans are extremely rare, with fewer than a dozen fatalities in North America over the last 100 years.
The Great White Shark, though not common in U.S. waters, is responsible for the majority of shark attack fatalities worldwide, with shark-related fatalities in the U.S. averaging less than one per year.