I just read Heinlein's The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. Heinlein's definitely in a class of his own. I've read OSC's Ender's Game series, but this is the first time I've heard of 'Songmaster.'
I'm glad that I've read all the books in the top 10 then! I'll have to take a closer look to see which ones I should read next. Which ones are your favorite there, Captain Womble?
Fatalities are rare, but are attacks (that don't get reported) more common? From that list, it seems that gators tend to attack older people and young kids - the most vulnerable of us (and probably those who couldn't get away fast enough).