Animal attacks
When crocodiles attack: Why people become prey
Crocodiles were almost wiped out but have rebounded since protections were introduced in the 1970s. How common are crocodile attacks and how many people are killed?
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Crocodile attack victim identified as ‘incredible’ doctor, father of three
David Hogbin was on a camping trip with his family when he fell into a river. His wife says he saved her life in his final moments.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Crocodile shot dead after NSW man taken during fishing trip
The man, who was travelling with his wife and children, was fishing from a river bank known for crocodile spotting when he was pulled under the water, police were told.
- by Jessica McSweeney, Nick Newling and Riley Walter
Teenager dies in suspected crocodile attack on island in Torres Strait
A teenager has died after a suspected crocodile attack on an island in the Torres Strait.
- by Savannah Meacham and Laine Clark
Ram shot by New Zealand police after killing elderly couple
The pair were found dead in a paddock by a relative who had gone to check on them.
- by Rachel Moore and Caroline Williams
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‘The dog’s got the baby’: Newborn mauled to death as parents slept
An inquest into seven fatal dog attacks has heard how a five-week-old boy was taken from the arms of his mother.
- by Sarah McPhee
Two visitors on separate tours attacked on K’gari
The pair have become the latest victims of dingo attacks on the island, with rangers investigating.
- by Cloe Read
Australia had more fatal shark attacks than anywhere in the world last year. Here’s why
The data, published by the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File, found that surfers were slightly more prevalent in the data than people swimming or wading.
- by Laura Chung
Ollie woke with pins and needles in his arm. 15 minutes later he was being rushed to hospital
The 20-year-old had been bitten by a deadly funnel-web spider while he slept. Thankfully, Australia is home to the most developed antivenom in the world.
- by Laura Chung
Young boy bitten in latest dingo attack on K’gari
The boy, who was bitten at a campsite on Saturday, is the fourth victim of a dingo attack on the island in as many weeks.
- by William Ton
‘Maybe we could put 100 crocs in a city park’: A conservation issue gets snappy
Booming saltwater crocodile numbers have led to calls to separate the predators from people – and new dilemmas.
- by Frank Robson