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Australia's most dangerous predators

We've got the experts' advice on how to avoid Australia's top predators and what to do if you fall victim.

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Each year there are 1-2 known deaths from saltwater crocodiles (as well as 4-10 non-fatal attacks), usually highly publicised due to their viciousness and aggression. The longest croc ever measured and verified was 6.4m (21ft). It could have weighed more than 1000kg. In Australia, there are unverified reports of crocs up to 8m.

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Adrian

15 May 2012

You missed one. Humans, especially humans in cars. Kills 2-3 orders of magnitude more people each year than all these animals put together!
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Erika

15 May 2012

I’m led to believe that the European Honey Bee kills more people each year than spiders, crocs and sharks. Report

Australia's most dangerous predators

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