American alligators are often less aggressive towards humans than larger crocodile species, a few of which (mainly the Nile and Saltwater crocodiles) may prey on humans with some regularity.
Alligaatorid on inimeste suhtes üldiselt vähem agressiivsed kui suured krokodilliliigid, kellest mõned (peamiselt niiluse ja harikrokodill) võivad inimesi teatava regulaarsusega jahtida.