Killer cows deadlier than sharks Sharks are the ultimate apex predator of the ocean. With ferocious rows of razor-sharp teeth, their massive size, and signature fright-inducing dorsal fin, it’s easy to see why. But, believe it or not, there are more than a few animals you may not have suspected that is much more lethal than any shark swimming the seven seas. Keep reading to find out more about how even cows pose you a greater threat of danger and death than sharks.
How deadly are sharks?
In the United States, there is an average of 16 shark attacks. This may sound terrifying, and for those 16 people it most certainly is, but with only one fatality every two years, sharks pose very little danger to swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers alike.
Are cows really more dangerous than sharks?
It may amaze you to learn that cattle kill around 20 Americans every year. And what’s even more horrifying, is that it’s believed that around 75% of these deaths are the result of deliberate attacks. So, yeah, we’re going to go ahead and say that cows are much more dangerous than sharks. But they aren’t the only ones.
What other seemingly sweet animals are dangerous?
Cows are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to animals you wouldn’t suspect are more deadly than cows.
Deer
- Deer are actually considered to be the most deadly animal in the U.S.
- Unlike cows, most deer-related deaths are not the result of vicious attacks, but vehicular accidents.
- Deer-related accidents have become such a serious issue that some states in the Northeast are using sterilization programs and culling to try and prevent accidents.
- 138 people die a year as a result of deer-related accidents.
Horses
- Majestic and beautiful, horses are known for their cooperation and loving relationships they can build with humans.
- In Australia, 74 deaths were caused as a result of horse-related incidents in only 13 years.
Final Words
We know that sharks get a bad reputation from depictions in movies like Jaws, Sharknado, and Santa Jaws. But the next time you’re in the ocean you can swim soundly knowing that you have a greater chance of slamming into a deer on your drive home than you do of being attacked and eaten to death by a shark
