Top 7 most dangerous animals in the world

7 Blue whale

At 33 metres long and 173 tonnes in mass, the blue whale is the largest mammal in the world. The blue whale is a common species in the waters of the world, humans are also among its potential victims.

6 Elephant

The elephant is one of the largest mammals in the world and is found throughout Asia and Africa. Elephants are incredibly strong and can easily mow down people. The people most vulnerable to elephant attacks are farmers and hunters.

5 White Shark

Man is among the potential victims of the great white shark, one of the deadliest creatures in the ocean, with powerful jaws and sharp teeth.

4 cobra

The cobra is one of the most dangerous snakes in the world, as it possesses a deadly venom. Native to Asia and Africa, the cobra is characterized by its ability to quickly attack its prey or attacker; humans are among the most common victims of cobra attacks.

3 Cheetah

The cheetah is one of the deadliest predators because it is incredibly fast and strong and sometimes attacks humans. It lives in the forests and jungles of Asia and Africa.

2 Tiger

With their powerful bodies and razor-sharp tusks, tigers are among the deadliest animals in the world. Tigers are widespread in the forests of South and Southeast Asia, and hunters and farmers are among those most at risk of tiger attack.

1 Lion

With its powerful jaws and massive fangs, the lion is the largest predator in the world. Farmers are among the most vulnerable groups to attack by lions.