| dc.description.abstract | Human and saltwater crocodile conflict has been increasing yearly in crocodile-inhabited countries in Asia and Australia. This study was conducted to foster the safety of humans and the wellbeing of saltwater crocodiles, with the aim of a final coexistence. This study complied with database attack reports (www.croco-attack.info) from 2013 to 2021. The results showed that a developed country has fewer human–crocodile conflicts than developing countries. Among others, crocodile attacks were mostly reported from Indonesia (63.1%). Fatal and nonfatal attacks by crocodiles mainly depended on the type of activity that victims were performing and the age of the victims, the incidences did not depend on victim sex. Fishing was the riskiest practice to be involved in a fatal attack (55.7%), especially for male victims, as they were involved in more fishing practices (92.7%) than female victims (7.3%). Younger victims were more likely involved in fatal attacks compared to older victims. Swimming was the most common practice for younger victims, especially females. Fishing was the most common practice for young adults and old adult victims, especially males which performed more fishing practices compared to females. The study recommends the promotion of the cultural belief of local people in the saltwater crocodile, as this is common in developing countries, as well as the creation of alternative livelihoods for local people living near crocodile habitats, as risky livelihoods and close proximity with wild animals generate more conflicts between humans and animals. | |