How many people have been attacked by crocodiles in Queensland?
Of the 19 crocodile attacks that have occurred in Queensland since 1985, there have been seven fatalities. Unfortunately a significant contributing factor in many of these attacks and related fatalities was that the victims were carrying out high-risk, inappropriate behaviours (e.g. wading or swimming at night in known crocodile habitat after consuming alcohol). Crocodiles are large and dangerous predators. For the best advice on how to stay safe in croc country you should learn how to be Croc wise.
