[Lee Stewart]

Alligator attacks on humans are relatively rare, with Florida statistics showing there were 413 unprovoked bites, 25 of those resulting in death, between 1948 and 2019. Found mostly in Florida and other US states including Louisiana and Mississippi, they tend to be more shy of humans – and choosier about what they eat – than crocs. Nevertheless, their strong jaws can cause serious damage to humans, especially as our habitat encroaches more on theirs.