Australia Deadly Animals Statistics

This list was developed by the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Australia deadly animals statistics. Australia has a reputation for its deadly animals and these ten terrifying creatures suggest why this may be the case. Out of 300 elapid species which include the taipan coral snake and mamba 60 can be found across the land and waters of Australia. During the 10 year period in question there were 254 deaths in Australia identified as animal related.

Just dont step on them. One of the most venomous marine creatures known the box jellyfish can kill a healthy adult in minutes. Theyre mainly located in Northern and Eastern Australia.

1 of 20. As well as haemo-toxins and neurotoxins the venom contains dermatonecrotic substances which cause skin-scarring. The best illustration of Australias deadly-animal problem may be the Elapidae snake family.

It is found in the majorly in the South and thus the chances of human contact are high. Between 2001 and 2007 an average of 30 people died in Australia each year in animal-related incidents. Cow bull or bovine 33 deaths.

Australian Bureau of Statistics charted deaths by animals over 10-year period. Although only 12 of these species could result in a wound that would actually kill you. A venomous group characterized by its short fangs and agile nature.

They are deadly Australian animals and the effect of their sting varies according to where the person has been bitten. In Australia there have been around 140 species of land snakes and about 32 species of sea snakes identified of which about 100 are venomous. There are many species of them but only three Australian sharks are dangerous to humans.