A 28-year-old woman killed by dogs in Surrey died of “multiple penetrating bites to the neck,” an inquest said.
Natasha Johnston also suffered a laceration to her carotid artery, the Surrey Coroner’s Court heard on Tuesday morning.
She is believed to have been walking a number of dogs at Gravelly Hill, Caterham when she was attacked on January 12.
Eight dogs were confiscated from the scene and remain in police custody while forensic investigations continue.
Neither dog is a prohibited breed, Surrey Police said.
Coroner Simon Wickens expressed his “sincere condolences” to Ms Johnston’s family “and everyone touched by her life” as they opened an inquest into her death.
“On January 18, a post-mortem was performed at the Royal Surrey County Hospital,” he said.
“The medical cause of death (was) given as 1a) shock and haemorrhage including perforation of the left jugular vein, and in 1b) the pathologist placed multiple penetrating dog bites on her neck.
“The reason for the required investigation is the nature of the traumatic injuries.”
Mr Wickens gave a date for the start of the inquiry as June 29 but said it could change.
No charges will be brought against individuals, the force said last week after the criminal investigation into the attack was completed.
Mrs. Johnston’s family has described it as “extremely difficult time”.
They said the “significant media interest” caused “extra burdens”.
“We continue to appeal for our privacy to be respected in our time of grief,” they added.
A witness described how the victim “Yelled at us to turn back” when the incident took place.
The area is said to have been popular with professional dog walkers.