Gustave is a man-eating male Nile crocodile that roams the Ruzizi river and the northern shores of Lake Tanganyika in Burundi, Africa.

The species easily claims the title of the most-dangerous crocodilian, since it is widely thought to be responsible for more than 300 attacks on people per year.

Dec 6, 2025 · Among the 16 species of crocodile, we’ve ranked 12 — from the African slender-snouted to the fearsome Nile and saltwater — in order of danger to humans.

Feb 20, 2025 · His name is Gustave—a Nile crocodile of monstrous proportions, a predator with a rumored body count of over 300 people and a phantom that has eluded capture for decades.

Aug 12, 2024 · ‘Gustave’ is a Nile crocodile that is considered the most dangerous crocodile. Locals refer to him as the “man-eater.”

Jun 25, 2025 · If ever a crocodile earned the title of “river king,” it would be the Nile crocodile. This formidable predator sees the African rivers as its kingdom, ruling with a terrifying efficiency.

Dec 20, 2025 · By some accounts, Gustav is responsible for the deaths of over 300 people, namely children and adolescents who dare to go near his waterways, dating as far back as 1987, and …

May 8, 2025 · The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), also known as the estuarine crocodile, stands as the undisputed heavyweight champion in the crocodilian world and arguably the most …

May 4, 2025 · Meet Gustave, the world's deadliest crocodile, a massive Nile crocodile blamed for over 300 human deaths in Burundi.