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Geo-Located Fatal Bear Attack Registry
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Records deadly bear encounters occurring in the wild across North America, specifically covering the United States and Canada. This register focuses exclusively on incidents resulting in fatalities, documenting the date, location, and circumstances of the attacks. It specifies the species responsible, including Brown Bears, Black Bears, and Polar Bears. Incidents involving multiple deaths are structured so that each deceased person corresponds to an individual record.
Columns
- Date: The specific day the fatal encounter occurred.
- Location: Specifies the geographical setting, including the relevant State or Province within North America.
- Details: Narrative context and descriptive information regarding the circumstances of the incident.
- Bear: The identified species involved (Brown, Black, or Polar).
- Latitude: The geographic latitude coordinate of the attack location.
- Longitude: The geographic longitude coordinate of the attack location.
- Name: The name of the deceased victim.
- Age: The age of the deceased victim.
- Gender: The recorded gender of the victim.
Distribution
The data is provided in a CSV file format named
bear_attacks.csv, measuring approximately 60.7 kB. The file contains 9 distinct columns and details 156 total records of fatal incidents. There is a small amount of missing data, specifically one record each for the victim's Name, Age, and Gender fields.Usage
This information is well-suited for several analytical applications. It is ideal for basic Exploratory Data Analysis and for sophisticated Text Mining tasks leveraging the narrative 'Details' field. Furthermore, the inclusion of geographic coordinates supports detailed geospatial studies mapping the location and density of fatal incidents across North America.
Coverage
The register covers fatal incidents caused by wild bears throughout North America, specifically within the territories of the United States and Canada. The scope includes attacks attributed to Brown Bears (making up roughly 54% of the incidents), Black Bears (approximately 41%), and Polar Bears. The demographic details indicate that the majority of victims recorded (74%) are male.
License
CC BY-SA 3.0
Who Can Use It
- Data Science Beginners: For practising fundamental data cleaning and exploration skills.
- Wildlife Researchers: To analyse the distribution and frequency of different bear species involved in deadly conflicts.
- Geographers and Cartographers: To map high-risk areas using the precise geographic coordinates.
- Public Safety Officials: To identify historical patterns of human-bear encounters in specific regions.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- North American Fatal Bear Incidents Register
- Deadly Bear Encounters in US and Canada
- Geo-Located Fatal Bear Attack Registry
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Original Data Source: Geo-Located Fatal Bear Attack Registry
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