Chilling Animal Attacks From Around The World

Surviving The Most Terrifying Animals Attacks

There are dangerous animals all over the world. From sharks in Hawaii to leopards in Ethiopia, these chilling animal attacks might make you think twice about visiting certain places.

Shark Attack In Hawaii

In October 1997, 18-year-old Mike Coots went swimming off of Kauai—a gorgeous island in Hawaii. Hanging out with his friends, it seemed like a perfectly normal and delightful day. But little did Coots know, it was about to take a very gruesome turn.

View of beautiful na pali coast at kauai island, hawaii from helicopter
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Shark Attack In Hawaii

While Coots navigated his bodyboard, looking for the next awesome wave, a dangerous animal approached him. Apparently, there were no warning signs. When a large shark bit into Coots's right leg, it completely blindsided him.

Tiger shark in deep blue waters outside of Haleiwa

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Shark Attack In Hawaii

Coots hadn't seen or heard a thing when the shark clamped down on his leg. In fact, he didn't even feel pain—just an overwhelming pressure. As Coots struggled to free himself from the shark's grasp, the animal only plunged its teeth deeper.

Underwater Shark off the coast of Hawaii

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Shark Attack In Hawaii

The shark wouldn't let go and began shaking Coots around. Acting on pure instinct, the teen began punching the shark's head. This was the correct thing to do because the animal finally relinquished him.

Close Up Photo of Tiger shark swims straight at the camera in Hawaiian Islands Humpback

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