15 MOST DANGEROUS Ocean Creatures In The World

the ocean is a pretty dangerous place be it the massive waves strong currents or freezing waters oceans really do have the potential to dispose of you in an instant today we're venturing into the murky waters here are the top 15 most dangerous types of fish ever found number 15 needle fish measuring in at just one meter long and weighing just four kilograms needle fish are a lot more dangerous than they look that's because these fish not only have a long sharp and bony beat but also have a tendency to leap out of the water at its speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour unfortunately this has made them a true terror in their indian and pacific ocean habitats they're attracted to lights from boats and will often leap out and impale unsuspecting sailors as a result they are widely considered to be even more dangerous than sharks to fishermen who work in needlefish infested areas number 14 stingray as the name suggests stingrays stand out due to them having a stinger near the base of their tail while they are usually docile they don't hesitate to use said stinger when they're threatened typically speaking this only occurs with humans if one has accidentally stepped on as they tend to burrow under the sand as camouflage in order to ambush prey unfortunately these stings are usually extremely painful and often cause secondary symptoms such as local tissue death nausea vomiting diarrhea and muscle cramps yet while smaller stingrays likely will not kill you larger species can pose a very real threat most notably famed ecologist steve irwin learned this the hard way in 2006 when he unfortunately passed away after coming into contact with a two meter long bull stingray as a result we'd recommend swimming in the other direction if you see one on your next tropical vacation number 13 giant moire eel although there are over 200 different species of moray eel the giant moray eel is certainly the most troublesome found throughout the indian and pacific oceans they can reach up to three meters in length and weigh as much as 30 kilograms while they're not all that aggressive due to them spending most of their time in the burrows they can do some serious damage when divers attempt to feed them as they will sometimes lunge forward and bite off the fingers of said divers as a result we'd recommend staying far far away from them on your next scuba diving adventure number 12 barracuda found in the oceans worldwide the barracuda is an apex predator that has the potential to dish some serious damage reaching lengths of up to 2 meters and weights of up to 50 kilograms the barracuda is absolutely massive and it also sports a set of sharp teeth in order to chomp down on its prey but generally speaking barracudas are harmless to us humans as they typically only attack other fish however in murky waters they have been known to bite the arms and legs of humans after mistaking them for the underbelly of a fish they've also been known to chomp down on shiny objects such as belt buckles necklaces and earrings as a result these beastly barracudas really can be quite bothersome [Music] 11 angler fish when it comes to deep sea creatures few are as frightening as the angler fish although only about the size of a coffee cup they have a pretty frightening appearance with the 200 different species of them each featuring a prominent lure that hangs off their front end it uses this lure to attract prey once said prey is close enough it will clamp down onto it with its impressive set of teeth however while angler fish are certainly extremely dangerous to fish they live too far below the sea for them to ever come into contact with humans regardless we think you'd agree that this is probably for the best number 10 box jellyfish while getting a sting from most species of jellyfish would be painful the box jellyfish definitely takes it up a notch that's because these feisty fish which are found throughout the indian and pacific oceans administer one of the most toxic stings in the world now as far as jellyfish go box jellyfish are pretty massive coming in at about 10 feet long their tentacles have about 5 000 stinging cells each and each are equipped with a toxin that attacks the heart nervous system and skin cells unfortunately said toxin is so painful that human victims have been known to either go into shock and drown or die of heart failure mere moments after coming into contact with one yet even if you do survive you can expect to experience considerable pain for weeks there's often significant scarring where the tentacles make contact with your skin as a result we'd suggest swimming in the other direction if you see one of these in the water during your next beach vacation number nine killer whales a mainstay at parks such as sea world and marine land killer whales are certainly one of the most impressive fish on the planet typically coming in at a length of about six to eight meters and a weight in excess of six tons they truly are massive and it turns out that they are not in fact whales but instead the largest member of the dolphin family regardless they are strong hunters typically attacking in packs and going after seals cod and at times even mink whales unfortunately they have a tendency to attack humans however in the wild these assaults are very rare instead it's when killer whales are put into captivity that they become deadly as they will sometimes lash out against their trainers out of frustration stress or loneliness often leading to serious injuries and at times even death as a result these attacks certainly have given killer whale shows a bad rap in recent years we are constantly adding more people to the top fives production team to bring you all the best content be sure to subscribe with notifications on and hit the like button number eight the reef stonefish while it may just look like a rock or a lump of coral the reef stonefish is one of the most toxic fish in the world found in coral reefs throughout the indian and pacific oceans it's a master of disguise hiding on the sea floor to camouflage with its surroundings it is while it's on the sea floor that it hunts quickly swimming and catching unsuspecting prey at rapid speeds speeds that are so rapid in fact that a reef stonefish attack often lasts as little as .015 seconds however while these fish are usually not a danger to humans they very well can be if threatened that's because they have 13 dorsal fins on their spine that contain a highly toxic venom with this venom leading to severe pain heart failure and even death if left untreated luckily since 1959 there have been an anti-venom that can treat stonefish stings and it's also said that putting a wounded area in hot water can help soothe the pain yet given that they only sting if stepped on or otherwise touched in any way it's pretty easy to steer clear of them while snorkeling or scuba diving so long as you keep your hands off the reef number 7 goliath tiger fish while most of the fish on this list only attack humans if provoked the goliath tiger fish stands apart for having actively attacked humans on a number of occasions found throughout the congo river basin the goliath tiger fish is rather large growing to lengths of about one and a half meters and weights of up to about 50 kilograms it hunts by ambushing small fish speeding up to them and clamping down on them with a large set of teeth with each tooth typically growing as much as one inch long as a result it shouldn't come as a surprise that the local name for the species is the mumbenga which means the dangerous fish in swahili yet what makes the goliath tiger fish really dangerous is the fact that it will often attack prey much larger than itself as such it has routinely assaulted both crocodiles and humans and stories abound throughout the congo river basin of attacks from this nasty creature as a result we'd recommend staying far away from this body of water unless you'd like to become its next victim number six red-bellied piranhas throughout the amazon river there are packs of predatory fish known as red belly piranhas these crazy carnivores which grow to lengths of about 50 centimeters and weigh in at about 5 kilograms are notable because they are not only meat eaters but also have extremely sharp sets of teeth typically they use said teeth to chase down small prey such as worms crustaceans and fish and in fact will often scavenge for plants and insects in order to meet their dietary needs however when food is scarce piranhas will at times gang together to take down large prey in what is known as a feeding frenzy usually eating up said large individual within minutes the victim will typically be an animal such as a capybara or an egret however in some cases the victim will unfortunately be a human and although such occurrences are extremely rare they have unfortunately led to some very horrific deaths number five swordfish as the name suggests swordfish are definitely one of the sharper fish out there that's because their sword-shaped bills are extremely honed and durable and are typically used to hunt down smaller fish however rather than impale their prey with their swords they typically use them as scythes slashing through small schools of fish in order to knock them out and gobble them up while their fast speeds and ferocious hunting style are no real danger to humans swordfish can be quite the hazard when they're harpooned that's because when impaled they will typically jump or dive in such a way that could damage a boat or injure a human unfortunately a hawaiian man by the name of randy lames found this out the hard way in 2015 when he became the first recorded person to be killed by one of these creatures you see he had shot one with his harpoon when by instinct the short fish jumped up and in the process punctured lambs in the chest leading to him to later passing away in the hospital this just goes to show how dangerous swordfish truly are it turns out that swordfish are much more dangerous when they're out of the water than when they're inside of it this is because their meat contains very high levels of mercury and this is of special concern to pregnant women turns out that long-term swordfish consumption can cause mercury to accumulate in your bloodstream over time that if too much mercury is in a pregnant woman's bloodstream it could damage a baby's developing brain and nervous system as a result we suggest you stay far away from this mercury high fish dish if you're expecting a child anytime soon number four puffer fish while puffer fish may not be the largest or fastest fish out there their ability to puff up and poison their predators makes them extremely dangerous the puffer fish typically only inflate when they feel threatened as their puffed up persona makes them look like a giant ball of spikes which isn't exactly appetizing for a would-be predator additionally their spikes contain a neurotoxin known as tetrodotoxin which can cause paralysis seizures and even death in humans to make matters worse the neurotoxin is not only up to 1200 times more poisonous than cyanide but it's also so abundant in the puffer fish that just one has the ability to kill up to 30 adult humans when you then further consider that there is no antidote for a puffer fish's neurotoxins it becomes clear that they should probably be avoided interestingly however there is a japanese delicacy known as fugu that turns the puffer fish into a delectable dish having been eaten by the japanese for over 2000 years fugu is a mainstay in japanese culture however in recent years it has been heavily regulated by the state ever since 1958 chefs had to obtain a license in order to prepare fugu this involves first completing a two-year apprenticeship under a certified fugu chef and then undertaking an examination the first two hours of set examination is written but afterwards there's a three-minute fugu identification component and a 20-minute fugu preparation component however considering that only about 35 of the applicants pass the license certainly isn't easy to obtain regardless even though these chefs are highly trained you would undoubtedly be taking a pretty big risk if you chose to consume a puffer fish number three lionfish while the vibrant patterns bright colors and interesting shape of a lionfish may make them one of the most beautiful fish on this list this certainly does not make them any less dangerous hailing from the south pacific and indian oceans there are 12 species of lionfish out there all of which feast on shrimp and smaller fish however when threatened they'll make use of the poisonous spikes that they have across their back pelvis and underside being filled with toxin being stung with said spikes can cause intense pain and sweating and in extreme cases respiratory distress and paralysis in humans luckily there is a rather simple cure for lionfish things as one must simply remove the spines and soak the wound in hot water to help break down the toxins if this treatment is performed then the pain from the sting typically subsides after one or two days however if it's not treated in time then it's far less effective yet what makes lionfish even more worrisome is that they're an invasive species appearing in densities of over 350 fish per hectare on some reefs they have spread across the eastern seaboard and the mediterranean this is problematic because they not only have no predators outside the indo-pacific but they also have a voracious appetite and most notably decimated about 65 to 95 of the endemic small reef fish in the bahamas in just a 30-year time frame as a result we can expect issues regarding these feisty fish to continue to skyrocket if their overpopulation is not addressed soon number two candiru found in the depths of the amazon the candiru is a fish that is very small but incredibly mighty measuring in at about 17 centimeters in length and being clear in color it's very hard to spot and is widely known as a vampire fish due to its tendency to swim into the gills of smaller fish and live off them like a parasite however while the reports on the subject are shaky there's quite a bit of anecdotal evidence to suggest that candirus have another target humans in particular reports specify that candirus have a tendency to swim into human private parts with urethras being the most common place of attack it is said that once there they will latch onto its walls with barbs with said spikes only driving deeper into them if you try to pull one out as a result while some suggested remedies do exist many historical accounts suggest just cutting the offending member off in order to relieve yourself of the pain luckily however the actual empirical evidence attesting to candiru attacks remains limited in fact many scientists today believe that these were just sensationalized stories and that if a candiru were to swim up your private parts it would be completely by accident as they would not survive for long after having done so regardless we'd still suggest staying far away from the amazon's murky waters just in case after all you never know if a cruel candida will make you their next target number one great white sharks although great white sharks are not quite as dangerous as movies like jaws and sharknado make them out to be they definitely still are one of the most dangerous animals out there measuring as long as six meters and typically weighing in at more than two and a half tons it's pretty clear that the great white is massive unsurprisingly it therefore uses its sheer power and 300 serrated teeth to its advantage attacking prey such as sea lions seals small tooth whales and sea turtles yet it turns out that at times humans also make their way onto the menu and while sharks don't actually like the taste of humans they often mistake them for seals however after they take one bite and realize their mistake they generally swim away unfortunately this really is rather weak assurance as even one bite is enough to severely maim or even kill a human yet with only about 30 to 35 great white shark attacks occurring per year the chances of you coming face to face with one are rather low as a result if we crunch the numbers it seems that it really is the sharks who should be scared of us that's because if we include all types of sharks humans kill a total of 100 million of them every single year in other words between 6.4 and 7.9 percent of their entire population primary reason for this shark slaughter is thanks to the demand for shark fin soup for many asian countries where it's a delicacy that's so expensive that just one bowl of it can cost upwards of 100 bucks as a result conservation efforts are being made around the world to ensure that these sharks remain in our oceans and stay off our dinner plates that's all we have for you today everyone thank you all for watching let us know in the comments down below 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Length: 17min 23sec (1043 seconds)

Published: Sun Jul 19 2020