Australia Deadly Animals Statistics
This jellyfish is found in northern Australian waters and has caused more than 70 deaths here since 1883.
Australia deadly animals statistics. Lets see who is responsible starting with the biggest culprits. There are many species of them but only three Australian sharks are dangerous to humans. A northern death adder.
In most cases it results in death. A venomous group characterized by its short fangs and agile nature. According to official statistics from the Department Of Infrastructure And Rural Development AU 1300 people lost their lives on Australias roads in 2016.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics as reported by ABC News the highest number of deaths by animal was 77 people - from horses cows and other animal transport. The last known death by a cone snail in Australia was in 1935. Its a very large snake and its the largest venomous snake in Australia and also the longest fangs.
This is a very venomous snake specie. Some are small and shy around humans while. Mosquitos are by far the deadliest creature in the world when it comes to annual human deaths causing around 750000 deaths per year compared to 100000 deaths from snakes and only six from sharks.
If you look at the statistics of animal deaths in Australia sharks are the most deadly animals in Australia. Australia has a reputation for its deadly animals and these ten terrifying creatures suggest why this may be the case. 100000 deaths a year.
The most infamous is the Great White also called White Pointer and the other two are Bull Shark and Tiger Shark. Just dont step on them. This list was developed by the Australian Museum in Sydney.