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World's Most Dangerous Animals: The Surprising Number One

We bet you didn't guess the deadliest creature

We often admire animals from a safe distance, but some encounters can turn deadly. Here's a countdown of the world's most dangerous animals, starting with number eight and building up to the most lethal of all. Can you guess which one tops the list? 

8. Sharks

Ever since the movie Jaws, many of us fear the deep sea. A shark encounter sounds terrifying, but statistics show only about six human deaths per year from shark attacks. Compared to other animals, sharks are far less deadly than you think.