### 11 crocodiles are more aggressive than alligators > When this alligator saw a human paddling along with their pet dog, the alligator lunged for the small pet dog despite the presence of a human. > > Crocodiles, in general, are more aggressive than alligators. > Where an alligator will slip into the water and head for the bottom to avoid humans, some species of crocodile will charge your boat. > > However, the Nile and saltwater crocodiles, found in Africa, Australia, and even in Asia, are known to be the most aggressive and are responsible for the most attacks on humans. - [View Highlight](https://godownsize.com/do-animals-attack-boats?__readwiseLocation=0%2F236%2F4%2F1%2F1%2F1%2F1%2F1%2F6%2F1%3A0%2C0%2F236%2F4%2F1%2F1%2F1%2F1%2F1%2F6%2F1%3A177#:~:text=However%2C%20the%20Nile%20and%20saltwater%2Cthe%20most%20attacks%20on%20humans.) - [[Can Animals Attack Boats by Morten Storgaard#11 crocodiles are more aggressive than alligators|View in Vault]]