Of all the organisms existing on earth, man is perhaps the most dangerous. Well, now the top 10 most dangerous marine animals in the world.
10. Stone Fish
This is the most poisonous fish, its bite is deadly. It is small in size and can reach up to 50 centimeters in length. She is distinguished by a large head, small eyes and a huge mouth. The body is covered with tubercles. The fins are located on the back. This is where the deadly poisonous spikes are located, there are 12 in total. In most cases, a person provokes a bite, he steps on or touches a fish. In response, she stings with her sharp spikes. Immediately after the bite, severe pain is felt, it is accompanied by pain shock, loss of consciousness. Even after a few minutes, a person may experience heart failure or paralysis. If the amount of poison is small, then the bitten part of the body will turn blue and swell. With the help of doctors, there is a chance of recovery, but often a person after meeting with stone fish remains disabled. They live in the Indian and Pacific Ocean.
9. Sea Snake
Sea snakes are diverse, in total there are 48 species. You can recognize them by a flattened body from the sides. The nostrils are located on top, they protrude their heads from the water and breathe. Snakes are dangerous with their poison, their bite paralyzes, although completely painless. It contains substances that paralyze the nervous system. After some time, coordination of movements is disturbed, convulsions occur. After 7 hours, lung paralysis occurs, a person dies. The habitat is all the seas of the Pacific and Indian oceans. If you notice a sea snake nearby, try not to move, then it may not pay attention to you.
8. Stingray
This fish has a very unusual appearance. It is flat, its body shape is round or diamond-shaped. They are difficult to detect, since the color of the upper part of them merges with the environment. They come in different colors, it depends on their living space. There are many varieties of stingrays, but stalkers are most often found in humans. They have a long tail, at the end of which are spikes with poison. He beats his tail like a whip, can damage a wetsuit or a boat, to say nothing of the human body. After a bite, a person feels pain, then nausea, dizziness, and pressure drop. If the stingray injures the stomach or chest, death is possible. Another type of stingrays is electric, they can produce enough current to stun a person. Stingrays exist in absolutely all seas and oceans.
7. Moray
Moray eel is somewhat similar to a snake, its length reaches 2 meters and its weight is 45 kilograms. Her skin is smooth, there are no scales, a large head, small eyes and a huge mouth. By the way, she is always open and looks quite frightening. But the animal is quite peaceful and will never attack a person unless he provokes it. People often try to touch them; they put their hands in the hole where they live; swim towards them or shoot. In this case, the moray eels strongly into the body and the jaw clenches. Her bites are terrible, often having to amputate her arms or legs if the animal has sunk into a limb. The body of moray eels covers mucus, when it gets into the wound, it acts like poison. Her blood is also poisonous. Moray eels are common in the Pacific Ocean.
6. Fugu
In fact, this is not the name of the animal, it is the name of a dish made from fish. The fish itself is not dangerous for humans, only if you do not try to eat it. This dish is common in Asia and Japan. It is very expensive, a portion prepared from one fish can kill about 40 people. This dish is valued for its unrivaled palatability and relaxing effect. It is able to bring a person to a state of euphoria. Puffer is made from fish called a puffer. It feeds on poisonous starfish and is therefore very toxic. It is saturated with tetrodotoxin. The poison affects the muscles, paralysis and respiratory arrest occur. There are almost no chances to survive, unless you immediately connect a person to a ventilator.
5. Sea Crocodile
Crocodiles are large marine animals. Their length varies from 3 to 7 meters, and weight can reach 1000 kilograms. They have an elongated head, powerful jaws. The body is covered with scales. Depending on the species, there are dark green and light green colors, with spots and without. Crocodiles are very dangerous for people. Every year, 2,000 people die when they meet with them. Crocodile eats small and large animals, is able to fill up a buffalo. A person who has encountered a crocodile on the way simply has no chance. This animal perceives a person as food, usually hunts in the afternoon. He hides and waits for the victim to come closer, then knocks him down or grabs his teeth. Crocodiles live along the coast of the Indian Ocean.
4. Lion fish
So called striped lionfish. This is an unusually beautiful fish. It is quite small, up to 30 centimeters in length, its fins are long and fan-like. Sharp needles with poison are hidden in them. If a lion fish stings a person, then he will feel unwell, he will have signs of poisoning. If the lionfish injects several times, it will not be able to get out of the water by itself. The fish has a very bright color, it kind of warns that it is very dangerous. But people do not think about it, they want to touch a creature of unprecedented beauty. There are frequent cases when fish are not disturbed on purpose, for example, while swimming or diving. Its habitat is the Pacific and Indian Ocean.
3. Jellyfish box
The jellyfish dome is small in size with a basketball ball, but its tentacles can extend up to 4 meters in length. She has eyes, she is able to see the surrounding space. It has a clear or bluish color, merges with water, so it is dangerous - it is completely invisible in water. A tentacle burn of a jellyfish causes difficulty breathing. A person may fall into a state of shock and drown. Symptoms of poisoning with jellyfish poison are similar to signs of ordinary poisoning. If a jellyfish stung you, you need to urgently take an antidote. Jellyfish do not attack people, they defend themselves when they sense danger. Therefore, if you like to relax in the seas of the Pacific Ocean, be careful.
2. Sea lion
Sea lions weigh from 100 to 300 kilograms, their length is from 1.8 to 3 meters. They have long fins, a large belly, a small elongated face and large eyes. Their body is covered with hairs, some individuals have the likeness of a mane, for which they were called sea lions. They can often be found in dolphinariums, they participate in performances and cause people only positive emotions. But in nature it is better not to meet them. These are cruel predators, they must provide themselves with a large amount of food, will not refuse to feast on humans. They live in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
1. Shark
The shark has an elongated body, in length it can reach from 17 centimeters to 20 meters. There are many varieties, they all have a different appearance. Even one who has never seen a shark can imagine it. The shark is a predator, it feels good prey, attacks it. A person will not be able to survive after a fight with a shark. Surprisingly, the shark does not always attack, despite the fact that she is a great hunter. There are cases when, after observing the victim, she sailed away without touching her. Sharks live in all oceans and climatic zones. They are able to survive even in fresh water.