Channel: What Lurks Below

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Description: Learn all about animals more deadly than sharks! We all know the great white shark but there are many surprising animal species much more dangerous. From Cows to tapeworms these animals are all very deadly SUBSCRIBE for the latest videos: goo.gl/7xzjzR #12.Fire Ants These tiny but deadly creatures are native to South Africa and are responsible for the murder of about 12 people every single year. An ants’ bite isn’t necessarily life-threatening however, many people can have secondary infections or allergic reactions that cause their death as the one Floyd Edwards had on September 28, 2018. #11. Cows Under their cute facade lies a dangerous animal with some violent tendencies. Statistics show that this dangerous animal kills about 20 Americans annually which is double the amount that sharks kill per year. Death by a cow can be an accident or it can be deliberate depending on the situation. A herd of cows might accidentally trample someone or it might happen simply because the cow feels threatened by you. #10. Dogs We’ve all heard the phrase, dogs are a man’s best friend, but is that always the case? Not really. These animals have a dark side and today, we’re going to tell you all about it. Around 60,000 in the world are killed per year because of a dog bite or a dog attack. Most of these dogs have a history of abuse or mistreatment because of which they grow aggressive and end up hurting humans. It’s common to see dogs attack strangers but we also have several examples of dogs attacking their own caretakers or owners. #9. Jellyfish Many people underestimate jellyfish stings not knowing that it kills 20-40 people every year in the Philippines alone. Among the many different species of jellyfish, the box jellyfish is one of the most dangerous as its venom can cause the Irukandji syndrome. In simple words, this disease leads to many different things like high blood pressure, pain, nausea, brain hemorrhage, and cardiac arrest both all of which might lead to death. #8. Bees, wasps, and hornets Bees, wasps, and hornets look kinda scary but did you know that they kill more people than sharks every year. In fact, they kill 58 citizens per year. Now, wait a minute no need to panic! You’re not going to die simply because a bee stung you. However, it does mean that if you’re allergic and you get stung then you need to rush to the hospital. #7. Elephants While elephants are gentle mammals, some situations force them to become deadly in order to defend themselves. These can be situations in which they are confined to small spaces or forced to be in places where they don’t belong. However, there are times when elephants might kill humans for no apparent reason. #6. Deer At number 6, we have another animal that looks quite innocent but has the power to kill more people than sharks. In fact, deers are considered to be one of the deadliest animals in the United States and reports say that they kill 120 Americans annually. While this animal doesn’t really have any violent tendencies it causes many car accidents which further leads to death. Unfortunately, due to the expansion of urban development, the deer’s natural habitat is shrinking and it often ends up in the middle of the road. #5. Hippos Another animal that doesn't look dangerous but is even more dangerous than sharks is a hippo. Yes, this large mammal lies at number 5 on our list simply because it murders 500 people annually. The animal's sharp teeth are a danger to us all. Not just that, these extremely heavy animals can also kill you by sitting over you. Yes, that's right. Just imagine 6000 pounds crushing you down. #4. Tapeworms Most of us know that tapeworms can enter our bodies through uncooked meat, and while it causes a lot of discomfort and pain, it can also lead to death. In fact, this deadly creature can kill around 2000 people every single year. #3. Snakes We all know that snakes are dangerous but did you know that they are more dangerous than sharks? Who would've known? More than 50,000 people are killed by snakes every single year which is 5000 times more than the number of people killed by sharks. #2. Mosquitos Mosquitos can get quite pesky and annoying, but did you know they can also be deadly? Mosquitoes act as a vector for many dangerous diseases and they transfer them to humans hence causing their death. Some reports say that mosquitos kill about 750,000 people every year, however, according to WHO, this number goes as high as 1 million. #1. Snails The most unexpected but deadliest animal on our list are snails. Yes, the tiny being is seen as a slow but adorable creature, and because of that many people underestimate the damage it can do. The deadly creature is responsible for 200,000 human deaths every year. Snails carry a dangerous disease called schistosomiasis and they can pass this onto humans and subsequently murder them. .