List of fatal dog attacks in France

This is a list of human deaths caused by dogs in reverse chronological order, which have been documented through news media, reports, cause-of-death statistics, scientific papers, or other sources.

In case of a fatal dog attack, the responsible person can be prosecuted for manslaughter and face up to 5 years in prison and €75,000 of fine.

The treaty of the Council of Europe prohibits the docking of tails, debarking and removing of the four canine teeth (defanging).

The article R214-21 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code also prohibits surgical procedures for cosmetic purposes, like the cropping of dog ears.

[52] France changed its laws in 1999 with the intention of reducing attacks and serious injuries caused by dogs.

In 2008, the relevant laws were tightened, introducing behavioral assessment and mandatory training sessions for all dogs that bit a person.

[63][64] Anyone with knowledge of a dog attacking a human is required to make a report (including health care workers treating bite injuries) of the incident to the local authorities.