You can’t even imagine how terrible fish can be. Meet the most dangerous water monsters that live on our planet.

There are fish whose teeth are sharp, like a razor blade, and they can pose no less danger to humans than, for example, a lion or a crocodile. Such monster fish live not only in the depths of the ocean, but also in freshwater rivers and lakes, and even in shallow water. Therefore, going into an unknown reservoir, especially somewhere in the tropics, do not lose vigilance.

1. Fish pacu

This fish can reach one meter in length and weigh about 25 kg. Her teeth resemble human ones in shape, but if this fish bites you, it won’t seem enough. This monster lives in the Amazon, but after allowing sport fishing for this species, it spread to the waters of North America and Asia.

In 1994, two deaths were recorded among fishermen in New Guinea. They were found completely riddled with teeth, death came from the loss of blood. It was not immediately known which beast attacked the men, however, as it turned out later, the Paku fish did it.

This creature, similar to a mixture of snake and fish, is found in the Amazon and the rivers of South America and, when danger or prey appears, infects its victims with an electric current of 600 volts. Such a discharge is quite enough to kill a person.

In appearance, this fish resembles a real monster with a terrible set of small and sharp teeth. Its weight can be 30 kg, and long-haired fish can reach 2 meters. A monster lives in the ocean and disguises itself among sea cliffs.

In an attack, a globular fish opens its huge mouth and bites its teeth into the victim's body. A soccer ball can fit in the mouth of a fish, which it can easily swallow. It is unlikely that a person will be able to escape from the attack of such a marine predator, there is a danger of even being swallowed whole, since the size of the stomach, this terrifying fish, is almost equal to the length of its body. There have been cases that human remains were found in the stomachs of these fish.

4. Tiger fish

Tiger fish or goliath - a real monster and a ferocious predator among the inhabitants of freshwater bodies of water. This fish can reach a weight of 50 kg, and huge sharp teeth can easily tear the victim to shreds. A bloodthirsty monster attacks and eats animals that have fallen into the river and will not refuse to attack a person. Mostly this fish lives in African waters, especially in the Congo River and Lake Tanganyika.

5. Som Bagari

This catfish is also called fish gunch, lives mainly in the Kali River, which is located between India and Nepal. This is a cannibal fish, it is the main culprit for the disappearance of people on the river. The weight of the catfish can reach up to 140 kg, and it can attack even when crowding.

But people themselves are to blame for the fact that the fish is addicted to human flesh, since local residents, according to ancient customs, send half-burned bodies of the deceased on this river after all the Indian rites on this river.

6. Payar fish

Payar fish or a mackerel-shaped hydrolytic simply strikes the boundaries of the human imagination - it is a vampire fish, the real Count Dracula in the image of an aquatic inhabitant. The monster grows to a half meter length and can weigh about 14 kg. The length of its lower fangs can reach 16 cm. And it uses its payar fangs, knowing exactly the location of the victim’s internal organs. Therefore, a careless person swimming in the Amazon can get a fatal bite from this terrifying fish. She clearly sticks her teeth directly into the heart or lung, thereby killing her victim on one occasion.

7. Stonefish

Wart or stone fish is one of the most poisonous fish in the world. This saltwater fish is a master of camouflage among coral reefs. She masquerades as a stone, sprinkling herself with sand from the bottom, and expects her sacrifice. This fish, of course, will not be able to eat a person, but to kill is easy.

Since this fish is very similar to stone and it lives mostly in shallow water, a person can step on it, for which he will receive a dose of deadly poison. The worst thing is that there is no antidote to the poison of fish-stone, and a person dies in terrible agony, since the poison does not act with lightning speed, but for several hours. This fish is common in the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as in the shallow waters of the Red Sea, so our tourists have a real chance to meet this monster, for example, on a popular holiday in Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada.

8. Snakehead fish

This dangerous predatory fish was first seen in Russia in rivers in the Far East and the Primorsky Territory, as well as in Korea and China. But today snakeheads can also be found in reservoirs of other countries. He is not picky in food and eats all the living inhabitants of the rivers, as well as amphibians. On average, fish can weigh 10 kg, but there were individuals that reached 30 kg. If a person is bitten by such a fish, then it can cause serious injury.

9. Vandellia fish

This fish lives in the waters of the Amazon and is terrible for humans by its size, however paradoxical it sounds. Vandellia feeds on the flesh, and due to its size (maximum 2.5 cm in length and 3 mm in thickness), it can penetrate the human body through the ureter or anus and eat the flesh from the inside, bringing torment and suffering to its victim. This fish floats on the smell of blood and urine, as these are its sources of nutrition. But fortunately, such cases are very rare.

10. Piranha

The small and terrible piranha has in its arsenal trapezoid sharp teeth that allow you to tear pieces of flesh in a matter of seconds. Her teeth bite into the flesh as lightly as a warm knife cuts butter. These fish reach a maximum length of 30 cm, but they swim and attack in packs, and in a very short period of time, for example, only bones will remain from the cow carcass. If a flock of these gluttonous and bloodthirsty fish attacks a person, most likely he will not be saved.

11. Hedgehog fish

This fish is notorious for being very toxic; its skin, intestines and ovaries contain a tremendous amount of tetrodotoxin. This substance, entering the victim's body, affects the brain, causing paralysis and then death. Therefore, this fish is better not to eat. However, in Japan, a dish made from puffer fish, which is a variety of hedgehog fish, is considered a delicacy. But it is prepared by professionals who for many years learned to properly carve the puffer so that the poison does not poison the meat. But without experience, on a dish you can die with a fish.

12. Sawfish slope

The huge pyloric slope is dangerous with its long nose, on the sides of which there are shoots sharp as a razor. Just like that, a seven-meter ramp will not attack a person, however, he has a heightened sense of territorial defense and very poor eyesight, so if a person is in the wrong place at the wrong time, then the ramp with all its might will put its saw in and turn its victim into mincemeat . The danger lies also in the fact that this river monster is perfectly masked and sometimes it can be noticed too late. However, this species is threatened with extinction due to human activity poisoning the nature.

13. Guas fish

Compared to guasa fish, all the other representatives are just small fish. It’s not without reason that Guas is called the “Atlantic giant gooper”, because its size is terrifying. This fish weighs about 450 kg, and its mouth can be up to 5 m long. Such a specimen, like a great white shark or giant catfish, can completely swallow a person at a time.

In the waters of the oceans, in continental waters and rivers, more than 20 thousand species of fish live. Among all this diversity, there are predators hunting other fish and marine animals, and there are also poisonous ones that pose a danger to all living things, including humans. The most famous water predator that attacks humans is a shark, but for the sake of completeness, our review also presents the other most dangerous killer fish.

First, imagine 10 little-known sea killers according to the site, and opens a list of sawtooth skates. It can be easily recognized by the outgrowth on the head, which is covered on the sides with uniform teeth.

Stingrays with a long nose grow up to 7 m in length. Such giants equipped with such a “saw” carry a potential danger to humans, because when they meet in the water it can easily cause a mortal wound.

Previously, they were the subject of fishing, but now, in order to preserve the species, their capture is strictly regulated, and is prohibited in some countries.

Freshwater fish that lives in the rivers of the Amazon basin, a distant relative of piranha. They grow more than 1 m in length, and in the mouth there are a number of sharp square teeth, very similar to human ones.

Usually they are kept alone, eating plankton,. Adults with pleasure eat insects, fruits. With their teeth, they easily crack the shell of nuts.

Fish with human teeth does not bite, but tears the victim’s body. In 2011, a case of an attack on two fishermen was recorded, which ended in death.

Olive catfish

Despite such a harmless name, it is a large freshwater fish. It grows to 1.5 m in length. Moreover, their weight reaches from 50 to 60 kg.

Catfish living in the rivers of North and Central America are predators that devour other fish, insects and freshwater. Their meat is highly regarded in cooking, and catfish are actively caught.

There are cases of large catfish attacking people around the world, and olive catfish fall into the category of dangerous inhabitants of rivers and reservoirs.

Large fish from the family of rockfish are also called guasa. They grow up to 2.5 m in length, and weigh more than 200 kg.

Due to its size, the Atlantic giant grouper can prey on octopuses, sea turtles. The diet includes crustaceans and other types of fish. But, the grouper fish is not the highest predator, and easily becomes a victim of barracuda, moray eels, large sharks.

There have been cases of attacks on scuba divers, which with such sizes of fish sometimes leads to death.

A mackerel-shaped hydrolyte lives in the waters of Latin America's rivers, and eats any fish that is smaller in size.

On the lower jaw of a dangerous predator there are two sharp fangs growing up to 10-15 cm. Because of this structural feature of the jaw, it is often called a vampire fish. With these fangs she pierces the victim, attacking her from above.

The payara itself grows to 120 cm in length. Among fishermen, catching a payara is considered a great success, as it is considered one of the most elusive freshwater fish.

Longhorn Saber

Ancient fish lives in the tropical and subtropical latitudes of all the oceans of the planet, and because of their appearance, the saber-toothed are considered to be terrible fish of the oceans themselves.

Quite a small fish. Adults grow up to 18 cm, but has a very awesome appearance. This predator has a large head, and massive jaws are equipped with sharp, protruding fangs.

Saber-toothed fangs easily tear the prey, and they hunt for crustaceans, small fish and squid. At the same time, they themselves are forced to flee from other predators who are not afraid of the appearance of creepy fish.

Catfish live in the rivers of Latin America, growing up to 2.7 m in length. In the huge mouth are sharp teeth, slightly bent inward so that the victim no longer escapes.

This is the largest catfish in the waters of South America. Despite the danger, inveterate fishermen hunt for a large predator, but often the battle does not end in favor of man.

Piraiba terrifies all the inhabitants of the river, unexpectedly attacking its victims from the depths of the muddy bottom. Cases of attacks on people sometimes end tragically, so a huge catfish rightfully falls into the category of cannibals.

Brown snakehead

The habitat of a predator from the family of snakehead fish of the river and freshwater reservoirs of Southeast Asia. You can recognize it by the characteristic elongated cylindrical body.

They have a large, slightly flattened head, and the mouth is equipped with rows of sharp teeth. Individual specimens grow up to 1 meter in length and weigh up to 20 kg. Amazing fish can easily tolerate a lack of oxygen.

During the hunt, the brown snakehead hides in algae, and from an ambush attacks its prey. Easily copes with large fish, amphibians and invertebrate inhabitants of rivers.

This large predator lives in the rivers of South and Southeast Asia, and is divided into two large populations. Since ancient times, people eat catfish for food.

Acting as a valuable object of fishing, he himself was not averse to hunting. It eats other inhabitants of the rivers, and the study revealed that 90% of the food is of animal origin.

Fishermen like to boast, and some say they caught catfish whose length exceeded 1.8 m. But zoologists deny such claims, believing that the largest individuals of the Asian catfish do not grow more than 1 meter.

Big tiger fish

The inhabitant of the rivers and reservoirs of Africa is considered one of the most dangerous freshwater predators. The wide mouth has sharp fangs, and they call it “tiger” due to the fact that it attacks other fish, animals and humans.

In total, the mouth, like a person, has 32 sharp teeth, with which she literally rips the victim. They grow to a length of 1 m 80 cm, and a meeting with such a monster does not bode well.

Local tribes catch a predator, using it in the preparation of various dishes. European fishermen go to the Congo River to replenish their trophies with a dangerous predator.

Famous killer fish and poisonous species

Among the dangerous are the poisonous inhabitants of the deep sea. Supplied with poison, and floating in the warm waters of tropical seas, these are the most unusual fish in the world. Usually they are distinguished by bright coloring, as well as an unusual body structure.

Scorpion

The ray-finned fish is also called the sea ruff, and she lives in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Some species can be found in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.

On average, they grow no more than 30 cm. Scorpions have thorns that are covered with poisonous mucus. They hunt at night, and spend time at the bottom during the day, easily disguising themselves as the color of stones and coral reefs. They kill their victims with poison.

Poison, getting into the human body, causes severe swelling. The place where the scorpion stings is very inflamed, causing severe pain to the victim.

Sea Dragon

The storm of the Mediterranean resorts has a rather aggressive disposition, although it leads a secretive lifestyle. In addition, dragon fins are equipped with toxic poison.

It has a colorful color, and is easily masked in shallow water. Having stepped on such a dragon, a person receives a portion of poison. There is severe swelling of the limb, bluish. Sometimes there is paralysis, damage to the respiratory system and heart function.

This is the protective mechanism of a small fish, but even a dead sea dragon must be kept carefully so as not to be pricked by sharp dorsal spines with poison.

Barracuda

This predator is a frequent guest of programs on the Discovery Channel and popular science films of the Air Force. They live in tropical latitudes, preferring to swim near the surface of the water.

Usually kept in large flocks. So they feel more confident, not at all embarrassed by the presence of man. They feed on other types of fish, squid and shrimp. They attack at high speed, tearing large pieces of meat from the victim.

There have been cases of attacks on humans, but all this was in troubled waters, when the barracudas mistook the limbs of people for fish.

Piranha

It's time to introduce the most dangerous aquatic predators, among which piranhas occupy a special place. They are kept in large flocks, and pose a danger to all living things, both in the water and in the coastal zone.

Cases of attacks on humans are very rare, due to the shyness of fish. They are very voracious, and prefer to live only where there is a large abundance of fish. The main weapon of piranha is sharp teeth, as well as speed and surprise when hunting.

Despite the fact that they are dangerous predators, they themselves often become victims. For example, they become easy prey for caimans.

White shark

Fish with a huge mouth and rows of sharp teeth is considered the most dangerous among all the inhabitants of the deep sea. In coastal areas, shark attacks on humans are often recorded, often ending in human death.

Scientists attribute the attacks to the curiosity of the fish, so it bites everything that floats in the water - surfboards, oars and other objects in the water. But be that as it may, the shark poses a great danger.

Cases of attack of a dangerous predator on single boats and small vessels on the high seas were recorded.

And on this table are marked the regions in which the most frequent attacks of all kinds of sharks on humans. As you can see, the leader in this sad list is the United States.

And in our article about the most posted on the website site, you will also find an annual summary of the attacks of these dangerous fish.

Finally

Our description of the dangerous inhabitants of the seas and oceans is completed, and now, as they say, we know the enemy in person. And warned, then protected. Turning to statistics, you can see that from 90 to 120 shark attacks on people are recorded annually. On average, every fourth such attack ends in the death of a person.

TopKafe editors are waiting for your comments about the most dangerous fish in the world. Perhaps you have interesting stories about meeting similar animals.

This little fish managed to grow several myths. It feeds on blood from the gills of larger fish. To do this, Candira penetrates inside, holding in place with the help of spikes and damages blood vessels. Some sources claim that fish finds prey by the smell of ammonia. Others are convinced that Candiru seeks victims through sight. Saying that this fish can jump out of the water and enter the human genitals is a myth.

It is also controversial that fish can enter a person when he is in the water. This is stated by the scientist Stephen Spot in the book “Candira: about life and legends about blood-sucking catfish”. But this does not mean that in the waters of the Amazon you can relax and visit the river without underwear and safety measures. There are many other animals that can cause a lot of trouble, and one of them is presented further. Be that as it may, Vandellia is included in the rating - top 10 most dangerous fish in the world.

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Despite their small size and kinship with carps, piranhas keep almost all the inhabitants of the Amazon at bay. They can even eat a crocodile, the most experienced of which depart from this fish, turning over and substituting the most protected part. They choose reservoirs with a rich living creature, because they are very voracious. A drop of blood in the water attracts their attention for several kilometers. Officially, not many deaths from piranha teeth were recorded, but the number of people they turned into disabled people is very large. But piranha has its own predator. Locals catch them with fishing rods, in the river caimans hunt for them. Yes, and get on a tooth to their fellow tribesmen for them is easy.

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This fish does not specifically prey on humans. She misses the other inhabitants of the sea. Her saw serves as a kind of locator, is used for loosening the soil and shows itself well in defense and attack. Yes, and these fish are mainly nocturnal. But if a fish-saw seems that a person is trying to attack her or she mixes it with an animal, he will not be greeted. Rostrum is covered with modified scales, due to which it causes terrifying lacerations. Fish is on the red list of endangered species and trade is prohibited.

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These fish can harm a person only if he himself forces them. This usually happens if they are stepped on by negligence. They lead a bottom lifestyle and are well camouflaged. If their sting hurts a leg or arm, then you can get off relatively easily. But if you get into the body or head, the risk of death increases significantly. That is how the famous host Steve Irwin died, who was hit by a pintail in the chest.

6. Brown puffer or puffer fish

A person consciously runs the risk of death in the case of this fish. It is a signature dish in many Japanese restaurants. Its use causes mild euphoria in people. Moreover, almost all parts of the fish are poisonous. Some of them are thrown away, others require special treatment. A person must not only be trained and have the appropriate license, but also be able to provide first aid in order to prepare a puffer in a restaurant.

Previously, there was a custom according to which the cook had to eat it or make hara-kiri in case of poisoning the visitor. An antidote to the toxins of this fish does not exist, help will be to maintain cardiac and respiratory activity. Since fish receives poison along with food, they have recently learned how to grow absolutely harmless puffer. But it is not widespread. Food lovers want to tickle their nerves, and restaurants sell dangerous food at a higher price. Because of its poison, brown puffer deservedly takes place among the 10 most dangerous fish in the world.

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She attacks any creature that is smaller than her size. Given that its length reaches 2 meters and its weight is 50 kg, the diet of barracuda is diverse. A person can become a target for an attack, although this happens quite rarely. But precisely for this reason, barracuda is included in the list of the most dangerous fish on the planet. Even smaller relatives can be in her diet. The fish leads a solitary lifestyle, only young animals are lost in schools. It lives only in areas with clean water, as it relies heavily on vision during hunting. In rare cases, large barracudas can hunt flocks of fish together. They do not specifically attack people, in most cases, divers themselves provoke them.

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The warty leads a sedentary lifestyle and is very well masked. You can step on it on land, where it gets during the tides. The spikes that she lifts in any danger easily pierce human shoes. She was awarded the title, and the pain in contact with her is such that some people want to cut off their stung limbs. Pain shock can cause a person to simply choke under water. If he gets to land, he will be a little helped by applying a tourniquet and heating the bite, as this destroys the poison. But this can only slightly alleviate the situation, without timely medical assistance, a person will die, and recovery can take months.

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These fish are practically not afraid of other predators. Only young caimans sometimes inexperienced attack them with dire consequences for themselves. The bodies that generate electricity occupy 4/5 of the length of the body and allow them to beat at the right time with a discharge of 300 to 1300 Volts with a current of 1 Ampere. The electric shock of an adult electric eel can stun a horse. Such a blow to a person can be fatal. Therefore, electric eel is on the third line in the ranking of the most dangerous fish in the world. They also use their electric organs as a locator. Electric acne can reach a length of up to 3 meters and a weight of up to 40 kg. The Indians got the hang of catching them, first launching a herd of cattle in their habitat. This fish is extremely unpretentious and survives in swamps with stagnant water, constantly swallowing air from the surface. They are often bred in large aquariums.

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The most famous and largest member of the list. The size of an adult shark ranges from 4 to 5 meters. The largest, of reliably measured individuals, had a length of 6.1 meters. The strength of the bite of this fish loses to the crocodile, but the structure of the jaw and the sharpness of the teeth allow the white shark to literally tear off pieces even from larger animals. A common tactic when hunting a large animal is an unexpected attack and bite, after which the shark expects the prey to weaken. They attack people. There is a theory that they do not do this on purpose, since they have a habit of biting everything incomprehensible. In addition, a shark can confuse a person in fins with habitual prey. Cases were recorded when these fish attacked small vessels. But the man more than repaid them for 139 cases of attack recorded in 21 years. Today, the number of sharks has decreased significantly, in some countries they are protected by law.

1. Bull Shark or Gray Bull Shark

The most dangerous fish in the world  - bull shark, also known as a blunt shark. Official statistics are not able to reflect the real number of attacks by predators on people. This is especially true for bull sharks. The aura of its habitat includes third world countries where accounting is poorly set. Plus it is often confused with other species of sharks. The combination of a number of factors makes it very dangerous for humans. Firstly, the body length reaches 4 meters and weight up to 400 kg. Secondly, she lives quietly in fresh water and often lives in bodies of water, close to densely populated areas. A person can be deceived by her slowness and even some clumsiness, but if necessary, she develops a great speed. She has the largest bite force among sharks and reaches 6,000 Newton, and before she can use her jaw, she can stun the prey with a blow to the head. Added to this is completely unpredictable behavior and increased aggressiveness. Unlike other sharks, which can retreat after receiving a strong blow or rebuff, the active resistance of the victim can further anger the bull shark. There have been cases when the gutted bull shark began to eat its own insides.

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In most cases, a person is a danger to fish, because since ancient times, fishing has been one of the main ways to get food. But sometimes fish can be a real danger to humans. As they say, warned - means armed, and while the most dangerous fish live on the planet, you need to know where they live, what they are called and, if possible, avoid meeting with them.

TOP 10 most dangerous fish in the world

When meeting a person, this fish will not bite or swallow the victim. In a split second, it will generate a discharge up to 1300 V, because of which you can lose consciousness under water. The radius of the lesion is 3 m. Electric eel is a fairly aggressive fish, most often it attacks itself. It lives in the Amazon and other rivers in the north-eastern part of South America. Large individuals can reach 3 m in length and weigh up to 40 kg.

One of the most dangerous freshwater fish that lives in Africa: in the Congo River, as well as in the Lakes Uppemba and Tanganyika. Like a real tiger, fish is a dangerous predator that can attack humans and other fish. To do this, she has 32 powerful sharp teeth. And the weight of 50 kg and a height of 180 cm are quite comparable to human ones.

3. Sharks.  In total, there are more than 450 species of sharks in the world. Not all of them are dangerous to humans, but it’s really better not to approach some. The scariest sharks swimming in the ocean are the great white shark, bull shark, gray reef, Greenland and tiger sharks.

The white shark can reach 7 m in length and 3 tons in weight. In the year, several dozen people all over the world become its victims, some of them die. Only one photo of this huge killer fish is terrifying, and after watching the movie "Jaws" the fear will not leave you for a long time.

Tiger shark eats everything indiscriminately. In the stomachs of the caught individuals more than once found different household items, fragments of anchors and even tires for wheels. It will not be difficult for the “sea tiger” to attack a person. Moreover, this shark makes it swift, leaving no chance for the victim.

The bull shark is one of the most dangerous large fish. It is associated with most of the cases of attacks on humans. Especially aggressive males, prone to unexpected fits of rage due to the active production of male hormone. This species lives in the Mississippi and Amazon rivers, as well as in Lake Nicaragua.

This is one of the most dangerous fish species in North America. The length of the catfish can reach 1.5 m, and weight - 120 kg. For the most part, this predator eats other fish, mammals and waterfowl, but there are frequent cases of attacks on humans. Up to 8-10 fishermen die in the waters of North American rivers a year. Their death is terrible, because, having attacked the victim, the olive catfish with tremendous force begins to tear it to pieces.

The smallest vandellia will continue the TOP 10 most dangerous fish. Its size is only 2.5-15 cm long and 3.5 mm wide, but why is it considered one of the most dangerous river fish? The fact is that the main sources of its nutrition are blood and urine, so the smallest vandellia easily penetrates the human urogenital organs and anus. Climbing inside, she begins to feed on human flesh. And you can only remove this ugly predator surgically. You can meet her in the Amazon basin in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Although it is better, of course, not to.

This is a fairly small fish (up to 30 cm in length) that lives in the waters of South America and Brazil. Piranha is dangerous because it is a very voracious predator with a lot of sharp teeth. Piranha is attacked in large flocks. Whole prey is swallowed whole, and pieces of meat are violently torn off from large prey, swallowed and again dig into the flesh. In a few seconds, a pack of piranhas, even from disproportionately large prey, will leave only one bone.

It is found in the Kali River (Gandak), flowing between Nepal and India. Since ancient times, according to local custom, the bodies of the deceased are thrown into this river, which during the funeral rite may not be completely burned. Huge toothy catfish weighing up to 140 kg eat the remains of human flesh, and so loved this taste that they often attack living people who have entered the water.

In another way she is called "fish with human teeth", only her teeth are much sharper. Paku loves cracking nuts and fruits falling from trees into the Amazon, and also eats other fish and invertebrates. A case is known when in 1994 two fishermen died from severe blood loss due to an aggressive attack by Paku.

This fish got its name because of its great similarity to the stones of coral reefs. If someone accidentally steps on it, the “stone” comes to life and bites the victim, injecting deadly poison. After a person spends several hours in terrible agony and, for lack of an antidote, dies. The most dangerous tropical fish is found in the shallow waters of the Pacific and Indian Ocean, as well as in the Red Sea and off the coast of Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

10. Sea dragon. This small fish (25-35 cm) lives in the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. It poses a danger to beach lovers in Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Georgia, as well as in Russia. These fish are quite aggressive, in addition, they have poisonous glands located on the dorsal fin.

If a person steps on such a "dragon", his leg will turn blue, a large swelling will form. In some cases, limb paralysis, heart failure, and cramps were recorded.

There are fish that pose a danger not to the one they bite or eat, but to the one who eats them. The most dangerous fish to eat is puffer. It is prepared only by specially trained Japanese chefs who have received a license, because one awkward movement during the process of preparing the puffer can be fatal for someone who decides to try it. By the way, there used to be a tradition in Japan: if a restaurant guest was poisoned by this poisonous fish, then the cook who prepared it had to either eat a piece and poison himself, or commit a ritual suicide.

Not only modern people die and get injured from attacks of huge predatory fish, but our most distant ancestors were victims of marine life. More than 1.5 million years ago, a giant shark megalodon lived on our planet. Its name translates as "big tooth", and in length, as scientists have found, it reached 18 m.

Earlier there lived a 4-ton marine giant of dunkleosts. In length, it reached 10 m and was the largest carnivorous fish of its time.

Helicoprion also belongs to the most dangerous extinct fish. This is a species of shark that lived more than 250 million years ago. She was distinguished by a special spiral-shaped row of teeth, and in length grew to 4 m.

The saying is true: “Do not know the ford, do not poke your head in the water”, because often the most dangerous inhabitants of the sea can be where people swim. Of course, not all collisions with dangerous fish end in death for a person, but getting serious injury and blood loss is quite possible. Therefore, it is better to avoid places where marine predators can live, and upon meeting one of them, try to leave the water as quickly as possible.

Fish belong to aquatic vertebrates and are one of the most beautiful representatives of the fauna. At the same time, many of them can be called the most terrible creations of nature, although the threat comes only from some varieties. We present to you the top 10 most dangerous fish, certain species of which can tear their prey to pieces in a few seconds, others can be deadly poisoned, and still others can settle inside a person, slowly eating his organs. Each of the killer fish is pretty well studied by biologists and therefore it is justifiably included in this list.

10. Lionfish

A ray-headed predatory fish that has several names - a zebra fish and a striped lionfish. It lives in the Pacific and Indian Basins, not far from the Chinese, Australian and Japanese coasts and near the Caribbean. It is considered one of the most unusual and attractive fish: the body of the lionfish shimmers in bright stripes, and the length from head to tail is 30 cm, and the mass is within a kilogram. An unpleasant feature of fish are fins located in the form of a ribbon on the chest and back. It is in them that her secret weapon is hidden - poisonous needles, one touch of which is enough to cause paralysis of the respiratory and skeletal muscles. If assistance is not provided on time, a person will go to the bottom due to the inability to move and breathe.

9. Electric eel

Do not confuse with ordinary eel - electric eel is a complete fish and the only representative of its kind. Habitat - rivers and reservoirs of Latin America, tributaries of the Amazon, as well as water arteries in Peru, Guyana, Brazil, Venezuela and Suriname. Adults grow up to one and a half meters, and the officially registered record holder reached 3 meters. The body weight of the fish is 20 kg, but some can grow up to 45 kg. The danger of eel consists in the possibility of producing a discharge of current up to 650 V, which can not only cause acute pain, but also become fatal to humans.

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8. Big tiger fish

Predatory fish that lives on the African continent, in the rivers Lualaba and Congo, as well as in some other reservoirs. The maximum length of individuals can be up to one and a half meters, and weight up to half a centner. Cases of the attack of this fish on humans have been recorded, while the predator itself is the only fish known to biologists that does not feel fear of alligators.

7. Bagarius Uarelli

A species of very large fish belonging to mountain catfish lives in South Asian rivers flowing through China, Bangladesh, India and Nepal. Maximum length - 2 meters, weight - 90 kg. Over the course of a decade, from the beginning of this century, there have been many cases when huge catfish attacked people, and most of the aggressive behavior ended in death for a person.

6. Brown Snakehead

Belongs to the order of perciform, to the family of snakeheads and is a large fish that lives in the fresh waters of rivers flowing through the territory of India, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Malaysia. The length of the predator is 1.3 meters, weight is 20 kg. Incredibly voracious, cunning and aggressive, tolerant of a lack of oxygen. They can track down their potential prey for a long time and always attack from an ambush.

5. Wart

The second name - stone fish, belongs to the family of warty and is one of the most dangerous fish in the world, despite its small length - only about half a meter. It lives in the zone of coral reefs in the waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Extremely poisonous, while injecting poison instantly, after which there is a state of shock, pain and paralysis, after which the tissues begin to die. A large dose of wart venom can lead to death.

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4. Ordinary vandellia

Ray-finned predatory fish belongs to the piranha subfamily and lives in South American water bodies and rivers. Length - up to 30 cm, weight - about a kilogram. Of the 50 species, only 30 are predatory, while the rest eat fruits. They differ in powerful jaws and a number of sharp wedge-shaped teeth. They hunt in packs, attack any living object, be it a fish, a pet or a person. Tears huge pieces of meat from the flesh, and in a few minutes a small flock of piranhas can gnaw a cow weighing 50-70 kg to the bones.

2. Brown puffer

Another name is brown puffer, northern or ocular dog fish, brown puffer. Sea fish belongs to the family of pufferfish, lives in the northwest of the Pacific basin, loves slightly brackish water. The maximum length of individuals can reach 80 cm, although the average fish has a body of about 40 cm. The liver and ovaries contain tetrodotoxin, the strongest poison that kills in seconds. Despite this, it is the most famous dish of Japanese cuisine. Regularly in the Land of the Rising Sun, many fatal cases are recorded due to eating puffer, while the popularity of this dish does not become less.

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1. Mackerel-shaped hydrolytic

The second name is Payara or "vampire fish", the most dangerous fish on the planet. This fiend of hell dwells in the Amazon and in the waters of Orinoco (Venezuela). It grows in length to 1 m 29 cm and weighs up to 18 kg. Its terrifying feature is immense aggressiveness, which is reinforced by two 15-centimeter fangs located in the lower jaw. It feeds on any fish, especially loves piranhas and can eat any creature, which is half its body size. It has very tasty meat, is valued as an excellent catch and is considered one of the most coveted objects of sport fishing.