Sharks vs. Bears
A Comparison of Shark Attack Fatalities with Bear Attack Fatalities in the U.S. and Canada: 1900-2009| Number of Bear Attack Fatalities | Number of Shark Attack Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|
| Canada and Alaska | 49 | 0 |
| Lower 48 States | 14 | 30 |
| Total | 63 | 30 |
Source of fatal bear attack statistics: “Fatal Attacks by American Black Bear on People: 1900-2009” by Stephen Herrero, Andrew Higgins, James E. Cardoza, Laura I. Hajduk & Tom S. Smith; published in the April, 2011 issue of the Journal of Wildlife Management.
Source of shark attack data: International Shark Attack File, May 13, 2014.