Among the fish there are not many species that pose a danger to humans, but still they are. The most dangerous fish in the world capable of tearing their prey into small pieces in a matter of minutes, other species can be fatally harmful when eaten, and still others are able to settle in the human body, parasitizing from the inside.
10. Vandellia or Candira
Vandellia or Candira opens a list of the most dangerous fish on the planet. The body of the individual is almost colorless and it is very difficult to notice in water. Despite its small size: 2.5 centimeters in length and a few millimeters in thickness, Vandellia is an extreme danger not only for large fish, but also for humans. Individuals lead a parasitic lifestyle, feeding on the blood of other living creatures. Vandellia is able to freely penetrate the vagina, penis or even the anus of a person, starting to feed on organ tissues and blood there. At the same time, a person experiences excruciating pains. Untimely access to a doctor can lead to disastrous consequences.
9. Piranha
Piranha ranks ninth among the most dangerous fish in the world. Small fish from Brazil and South America can cope with even the largest prey in a short time, leaving only the skeleton from it. They are very voracious, so they choose ponds that abound in fish and other living creatures. Otherwise, a predator is called a “toothy devil”. An individual reaches no more than 30 centimeters in length and 1 kilogram in weight. It has very sharp teeth and well-developed jaws that allow you to crack down on any flesh. The danger to humans lies in the fact that they are able to attack in huge packs, and it becomes impossible to cope with them alone.
8. Sawfish
Saw fish ranks eighth in the list of the most dangerous fish in the world. The inhabitant of water open spaces, reaching a length of 7 meters and armed with a 3-meter nose does not cause harm to a person intentionally. But due to poor vision and protection of their territory, cases of attack are known. Sawfish uses his instrument very agilely, turning the flesh of any creature into a bloody mess. The animal is very well masked in water and sometimes it is difficult to immediately notice. The species is on the verge of extinction, therefore it is under protection.
7. Stingrays
Pintail stingray ranks seventh among the most dangerous fish in the world. Adults can reach a length of 180 centimeters, and weight can be 30 kilograms. They have a diamond shape. This species lives at a sufficiently large depth, so scuba divers and explorers of the underwater world can most often meet with them. Stingrays are loving creatures. However, if you do not stumble upon this fish by caution, it can dig into the poisonous sting that is on the tail. In this case, a person experiences a very severe pain shock.
6. Brown puffer
The world's most dangerous brown puffer or puffer fish used in national Japanese cuisine. Belongs to the family of pufferfish. The potential danger to humans is the ingestion of this fish. Fugu has a tender and tasty fillet. But organs such as skin, liver or caviar are unsuitable for food, as they contain the lion's share of toxins, which, when ingested, lead to paralysis and death. An improperly prepared dish of fugue can be fatal to human life.
5. Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda one of the five most dangerous fish in the world. The body of the predator can reach 2 meters in length, and in weight the barracuda can gain up to 50 kilograms. The fish has a torpedo-shaped body with a greenish tint. The jaws are equipped with powerful teeth that grow up to 7 centimeters. With the help of them, a large barracuda easily tears pieces of flesh from prey. Young growth prefers to hunt in packs, but adult individuals attack mainly one by one. Predators are very attracted to metallic shiny objects. Therefore, there is a potential risk of attacking a person if the fish notice a sparkling jewelry on his body. You can meet barracuda at the Caribbean islands, in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean Sea. Rarely found in the Indian Ocean, Malaysia and Indonesia.
4. Fish stone
Fish stone one of the ten most dangerous species. It is also considered the most poisonous in the world. It got its name because of its similarity to stone. It is very difficult to notice among other pitfalls and coral reefs, as it merges with them. On her back, there are 12 very sharp spikes that can pierce even scuba diver's shoes. If you step on a fish, it instantly injects its poison into the wound formed from spikes. The pain shock is so strong that a person can die immediately, drowning in water. If within the first two hours the victim is not provided with medical care, then he will die.
3. Electric eel
Electric eel opens the top three most dangerous fish in the world. It is a relative of the catfish. Its danger to humans and any other living creature is that the body of an eel has a discharge of 550 volts, which is fatal. Death from contact with the body of the fish occurs instantly. An electric shock can stun even an adult horse. You can’t take such fish with your bare hands. These predators do not have to use their jaws to catch prey. It is enough to strike the body to the victim died. In length, electric eels can reach 3 meters, and weigh up to 40 kilograms. A dangerous creature lives in the Amazon and South America.
2. Great white shark
Great White Shark ranks second in the ranking of the most dangerous fish in the world. A predator can live both at great depths and in shallow water. The shark has a torpedo-shaped body, painted in gray or blue. She has very developed jaws. In the oral cavity of a living giant, up to 3 thousand teeth are placed. The olfactory receptors are so well developed in the predator that it is able to smell the drop of blood diluted in a hundred liters of water. There are frequent cases of the attack of this shark on a person. Currently, the species is on the verge of extinction, therefore it is protected by ecosystem protectors.
1. Shark bull
Tops the list of the most dangerous fish in the world shark bull. It belongs to the most aggressive species of sharks. The animal attacks many marine inhabitants, including dolphins. The predator has very powerful and developed jaws that are superior to any predator in terms of bite strength. The shark reaches gigantic growth: the body length ranges from 2-4 meters, and the weight is up to 250 kg. It can live in both fresh and salt waters. Therefore, these fish often penetrate into rivers and reach lakes. Cases of detection of a bull shark in the rivers of Missouri, Kentucky and Illionis have been recorded.