Sharks vs. Dogs
A Comparison of Shark Attack Fatalities with Dog Attack Fatalities in the U.S.: 2001-2010| Year | Number of Dog Attack Fatalities | Number of Shark Attack Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23 | 3 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 25 | 1 |
| 2004 | 22 | 2 |
| 2005 | 28 | 1 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 |
| 2007 | 31 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 1 |
| 2009 | 32 | 0 |
| 2010 | 33 | 2 |
| 2011 | 31 | 0 |
| 2012 | 38 | 1 |
| 2013 | 32 | 0 |
| Total | 364 | 11 |
Source of fatal dog attack statistics: National Canine Research Foundation and www.dogsbite.org
Source of shark attack data: International Shark Attack File, June 9, 2014.