Besides the gentle and beautiful sea creatures, the oceans on Earth are still hiding many fishes that are extremely scary and should not be approached.The ocean has always been an interesting world that puzzles human curiosity. In this place, in addition to the friendly and lovely fish, there are creatures that humans or any other species should not get close to. Here is a list of the five most dangerous fish species
5. Moray eel
As one of the deadliest sea creatures, Moray eels are very aggressive when disturbed and will attack humans if approached.
The jaws of this fish are equipped with sharp teeth, which help them grip their 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 seriously injure any creature that comes close to them. They are easy to recognize with the black stripes along the body and the dagger-like teeth that protrude when the mouth is closed. Tiger fish can be found in Africa, in the river system 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 the event of an attack, great white sharks tend to bite the victim once and then retreat. With a large bite, a great white shark victim can suffer severe tissue or organ damage that can lead to death.
This is also a top predator when it can smell blood from a great distance and possesses the most dangerous teeth among predatory fish today.
2. Red Lionfish
Red lionfish are known for their venomous fin spines, which are capable of creating painful, though rarely fatal, puncture wounds. These fish have large pectoral fins and elongated dorsal fin spines, and each has 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 dorsal spines.
It is one of the best known species and is native to the South Pacific Reef ecosystem. It relies on camouflage and lightning-fast reflexes to capture 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
Puffer fish often swell when disturbed or threatened. This species has a highly toxic substance called tetrodotoxin located in their liver, ovaries, intestines and skin. The toxin tetrodotoxin can affect the victim's brain and can cause weakness, paralysis, and death. These fish are physically extremely resilient, due to their thorny skin, and they have an extremely high survival instinct. They are among the most venomous fish ever found.
