Oct 11, 2024, 08:38 PM IST

10 most dangerous fish in the world

Pravrajya Suruchi

Stonefish: Considered the most venomous fish in the world, the stonefish’s venom can cause intense pain, paralysis, and even death. It blends into the ocean floor, making it difficult to spot.

Piranha: Found in South American rivers, piranhas are infamous for their sharp teeth and powerful jaws. While not typically aggressive, they can attack in a feeding frenzy, especially when food is scarce.

Electric Eel: Native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins, electric eels can produce an electric shock of up to 600 volts, enough to stun or kill other animals, and potentially humans under the right circumstances.

Great White Shark As one of the ocean’s top predators, great white sharks have been responsible for numerous unprovoked attacks on humans. Their powerful jaws and razor-sharp teeth make them highly dangerous.

Tuvalu: Comprising nine islands in the Pacific Ocean, Tuvalu, spans 26 sq km, is one of the least visited countries in the world. It faces challenges due to rising sea levels. 

Tigerfish Found in African rivers, tigerfish are aggressive predators with sharp teeth and strong jaws, capable of attacking larger prey, including humans.

Moray Eel: Moray eels are known for their powerful bite and sharp teeth. Although generally not aggressive, they can become dangerous if provoked or cornered.

Stingray Stingrays have a venomous stinger on their tails, which they use in self-defense. While not aggressive, their sting can be extremely painful and even fatal in rare cases, as in the case of Steve Irwin.

Barracuda Known for their speed and sharp teeth, barracudas can be aggressive toward humans, especially if they feel threatened or mistake shiny objects for prey.

 Candiru (Vampire Fish) This small parasitic fish from the Amazon River is notorious for its tendency to enter the orifices of humans and animals. Though rare, its invasiveness can cause serious harm.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports