1.   Killer whales have never been known to attack humans without the provocation of a bullet or harpoon.

2.   They often fought each other and attacked humans until slain by a brave hero, frequently at an ancient site.

3.   The great white has a certain notoriety for being the only shark species to attack humans without apparent cause.

4.   According to Division of Wildlife regulations, any bear that attacks humans must be destroyed and checked for disease, particularly rabies.

5.   California brown bears do not attack humans except under extreme circumstances.

6.   Despite their reputation as ferocious predators, there are no documented cases of wild killer whales attacking humans ... yet.

7.   Even fully awake, black bears are much more likely to flee than to attack humans.

8.   If the primary means of deciding to attack a human is based on scent, then a frightened human has a perfect defense.

9.   In a small California coast town, birds begin to attack humans for no clear reason.

10.   In rare instances the largest specimens have attacked humans.