Bear Attacks Statistics – A Global Perspective

Bear Attacks Statistics – A Global Perspective

North America: 2000–2017

48 fatal bear attacks recorded in North America during this period

Bear Attacks & Domestic Cats

Bear attacks rarely involve domestic cats, according to British Columbia Parks

Bear Attacks in Romania

11 fatal bear attacks recorded between 2000–2015.

Alaska's Bear Attacks

6 fatal bear attacks in Alaska between 2008–2018

Black Bear Attacks in the US

On average, one fatal black bear attack occurs per year in the US.

Bear Attacks in Glacier National Park

No fatal bear attacks recorded in the park since 1998

Global Bear Attacks

Approximately 40 bear attacks on humans occur worldwide every year

Bear Attacks & Dogs

Half of 92 bear attacks in North America involved a dog

Why Do Bears Attack?

Most bear attacks occur because bears feel threatened or are protecting their young.