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Dog attacks have been reported as recently as 2 hours ago by The Oklahoman. Dog attacks have involved 4 people and 10 things.

Sharks, pit bulls, bears, snakes and other animals often go on the attack. Sometimes animals attack for survival sake. Sometimes they attack by mistake, such as when a Great White shark mistakes the white bottom of a surfboard for a seal. Sometimes they attack for territorial domination, and on occasion it is we humans that have trained them to attack.

Other animals on the attack include: Orca, Pit Bull, Bull Terrier, Killer Whale, Otter, Emu, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, and more.

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Dog attack

  1. 03/11/2010 PERKINS - The Monday death of an infant mauled by two rottweilers was called a "freak accident" in a news release issued Wednesday by the... Tribal Administrator Stephanie Ramsey said in a statement...

    Read more: Dogs that attacked Perkins infant are put to death

  2. ...or human can then be deemed dangerous, triggering the new set of laws for the owner. The breed of dog does not matter. Councilman John Prigge, who initially pushed for a grandfathered pit bull ban, said if...

    Read more: Elgin takes heat off pit bulls, revises dog law

  3. ...vicious dog is one that attacks and causes severe injuries or death. The new restrictions include many new rules such as a dog declared dangerous or vicious would have to register with the city for a three-year,...

    Read more: Elgin OKs ordinance without pit bull designation

  4. The next 72 hours are going to be critical for a DeKalb girl mauled by dogs, her mother told the AJC late Wednesday. Erin Ingram, 8, has undergone two surgeries in two days. But, so far, everything looks good,...

    Read more: Mom: Next 72 hours critical for girl attacked by dogs

  5. ...under the proposed law? You are quoted: "Pit bulls are considered dangerous dogs in the City of Elgin because they have been found to be predisposed to violent behavior," said Cogley. "Given pit bulls' physical...

    Read more: Amy Shojai, Pet Expert's Comments on Elgin's Proposed Breed Ban

  6. ...Jason Gagnon told the AJC. Ingraham, who police originally said was 7, was apparently playing outside Tuesday afternoon when she was approached by the dogs, police said. The officer pulled out his baton...

    Read more: Girl, 8, critical after being attacked by dogs in DeKalb County

  7. ...the $28,600 bill. The studio owner alleges he was restrained by one of the funnyman's bodyguards, while the star punched him in the face and threatened to kill him, according to Allhiphop.com. Powers is seeking...

    Read more: Katt Williams Sued For $1 Million By Studio Owner

  8. ...bill. The studio owner alleges he was restrained by one of the funnyman's bod yguards, while the star punched him in the face and threatened to kill hi m, according to Allhiphop.com. Powers is seeking...

    Read more: WILLIAMS SUED BY STUDIO OWNER

  9. ...was attacked by the dog in the driveway and forced to shoot. Paula Gentle lives across the street and was outside when she saw the incident happen. "Three dogs started running towards the police man who was out...

    Read more: Officer Shoots Family's Pit Bull

  10. ...by a dog near Perkins. Stillwater firefighters dispatched an ambulance to Iowa Tribe land about 11:20 a.m. Monday after receiving a call that a child had been bitten by a dog. Fire Battalion Chief Rick...

    Read more: Baby Attacked, Killed By Dog

  11. Midwest City police track down 911 call on cell

    ...shot and injured a dog that attacked them, Clabes said. The victim, a 45-year-old woman, did not require medical treatment, Clabes said. Midwest City is in Oklahoma County, where voters approved an...

    Read more: Midwest City police track down 911 call on cell

  12. An 8-year-old girl underwent vascular and plastic surgery Tuesday evening after being severely injured by two dogs in DeKalb County, police said. "When a sergeant got to the scene, he observed both dogs...

    Read more: Girl, 8, attacked by dogs in DeKalb County

  13. ...fled. The woman described the assailant as foul-smelling, about 6 feet tall and 330 pounds, with a protruding belly, greasy collar-length hair and a faded tattoo on the inside of his right forearm. The man,...

    Read more: Man Sought In Vista Home Attack

  14. Mandatory insurance proposed for UK dogs (AP)

    ...never be suckered into giving up the right to bear arms. If you want to put chips into the HUMANS responsible for their dogs' attacks, I'm all for that. If the government sent a dog warden to my home to force...

    Read more: Mandatory insurance proposed for UK dogs (AP)

  15. UK targets on 'dangerous' dogs

    ...round The Conservatives said the government had allowed the problem to get worse, with the number of people convicted for allowing their dogs to cause injury more than doubling in the past decade. Liberal...

    Read more: UK targets on 'dangerous' dogs

  16. ...high on the media's agenda. Home Office Secretary Alan Johnson said there was "no doubt that some people breed and keep dogs for the sole purpose of intimidating others." "It is this sort of behavior that...

    Read more: Britain could force owners to microchip their dogs

  17. Let's get draconian on the dog problem   Michele Hanson

    ...and either a) cap their teeth with rubber or b) simply shoot them. Forbid any convicted criminal to own a dog known for violent tendencies. Start with the social housing estates where weapon dogs are...

    Read more: Let's get draconian on the dog problem Michele Hanson

  18. ...by the campers' dog - plus, how your help might be needed (not just for future cleanups): John's story continues: This effort was appreciated, as cleaning up under the bridge requires the skills of a goat as...

    Read more: Fairmount Ravine cleanup postscript: Now, to work on safety

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