North Carolina Ranks Fourth Nationally for Fatal Animal Attacks Over 26 Years, Study Finds
A study revealed that North Carolina ranked fourth nationally for the number of fatal animal attacks over a 26-year span.
Raleigh Durham, NC, July 23, 2026 —
North Carolina has been identified as ranking fourth in the nation for the number of fatal animal attacks over a 26-year period, according to a recent study.
The study, which analyzed fatal animal attacks across the United States from 1995 to 2021, found that North Carolina experienced a significant number of such incidents during this timeframe. While the study did not specify the types of animals involved in these fatal attacks, it highlighted the state’s position among the top five states with the highest occurrences.
The specific number of fatal attacks and the exact breakdown of animal involvement were not detailed in the available summary of the study’s findings. Further details regarding the methodology and precise data points are expected to be released.
This finding places North Carolina among states with a notable frequency of incidents involving animals resulting in human fatalities over the past quarter-century. The full scope and implications of this ranking are subject to further analysis of the complete study data.
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