What describes Level 6 Bite?

• A. Air snap - no contact
• B. Multiple level 4 bites
• C. 1 to 4 holes from a single bite, puncture no deeper than 1/2 length of canine tooth
• D. Victim dies

Answer: (D)

Level 6 Bite represents the most severe outcome on the bite severity scale, indicating a fatal result. In this framework, the highest level corresponds to the worst possible injury, so describing the bite as resulting in the victim’s death is the appropriate match for Level 6.

By contrast, an air snap with no contact describes a minimal, non-injury event, which would be far below Level 6. A scenario with multiple high-severity bites (level 4) implies serious injury but not necessarily death. A single bite leaving several puncture holes but shallow depth describes a significant but non-fatal injury, again not at the extreme level.

Understanding this helps with assessing risk and planning safety and training interventions accordingly.