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DogsBite.org1 contains verifiable2 information about U.S. citizens killed by dogs including: name and age of victim, location of attack and up to 10 other factors.

2010 U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities
2010 fatalities are actively being recorded.

2009 U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities
In 2009, 32 dog attacks resulted in death: 20 child victims and 12 adult victims.

2008 U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities
In 2008, 23 dog attacks resulted in death: 16 child victims and 7 adult victims.

2007 U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities
In 2007, 35 dog attacks resulted in death: 18 child victims and 17 adult victims.

2006 U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities
In 2006, 30 dog attacks resulted in death: 14 child victims and 16 adult victims.

2005 US Dog Bite Fatalities
In 2005, 28 dog attacks resulted in death: 13 child victims, 2 victims (ages 12 to 14) and 13 adult victims.

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A collection of dog bite fatalities occurring prior to 2005.

 

 

 
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