Besides the gentle and beautiful , Earth’s oceans still hide many fish species that are extremely scary and should not be approached.
5. Moray eel
One of the most dangerous sea creatures, Moray eels are vicious when disturbed and will attack humans if they come close to them.
The jaws of this fish are equipped with sharp teeth, allowing them to grip prey and cause serious injuries. They tend to live in tropical and subtropical areas where the water is shallow and they can hide among rocks and coral reefs.
4. Tiger fish
Tiger fish are famous for their razor-sharp teeth that can cause serious injury to any creature that comes close to them. They are easy to spot with black stripes along their bodies and dagger-like teeth that protrude when their mouths are closed. Tiger fish can be found in Africa, in the river systems of Zambia and in the Congo.
3. Great white shark
The great white shark is one of the most famous and powerful predators in the world. In case of attack, great white sharks tend to bite the victim once and then retreat. With a large bite, victims of great white sharks can suffer serious tissue or organ damage leading to death.
This is also a top predator that can smell blood from a great distance and possesses the most dangerous teeth among predatory fish species today.
2. Red lionfish
The red lionfish is famous for its venomous fin spines, which are capable of creating painful, though rarely fatal, puncture wounds. These fish have large pectoral fins and elongated dorsal spines, and each species bears a distinctive zebra-like pattern of stripes.
When disturbed, red lionfish will spread their fins and if they feel more dangerous, they will attack with their back spines.
It is one of the best known species and is native to the South Pacific Coral Reef ecosystem. It relies on camouflage and lightning-fast reflexes to catch its prey, mainly fish and shrimp. The venom of this fish is not fatal to humans, however, the victim will be extremely painful and can cause nausea and difficulty breathing.
1. Puffer fish
Pufferfish often inflate when disturbed or threatened. This species has an called tetrodotoxin located in its liver, ovaries, intestines and skin. Tetrodotoxin can affect the victim’s brain and can cause weakness, paralysis and death.
These fish are extremely resilient physically, due to their spiky skin, and they have an extremely high survival instinct. They are considered one of the most venomous fish ever found.
