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11 most dangerous sea and ocean creatures divers should recognize

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11 most dangerous sea and ocean creatures divers should recognize

There are more than a million different species of creatures that call the ocean their home, whilst scientists estimate there are 9 million more species and the deep sea creatures that are yet to be discovered.

The ocean can be a pretty dangerous place to live, and that’s because some of the most deadly of creatures live there. From the poisonous to the just outright vicious, here’s a look at ten of the most deadly creatures you may encounter in the ocean.

If you like to explore the ocean and do diving, as we like, you will find this article very useful.

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

You don’t even have to be near the water for this fish to kill you. It contains a substance very similar to cyanide, being cooked as a delicacy by Chinese chefs. Unfortunately, from time to time they also fail.

Blue ringed octopus

Blue-ringed octopus

This creature is full of poisonous shocks not exceeding 20 cm. The blue-ringed squid eats small crabs and shrimp, but it also has poison that kills people. In fact, they have enough venom to kill about 30 people in a short time. Its poison is 10,000 times stronger than cyanide.

Stonefish

Stonefish

He is in the first place in terms of danger, being the most poisonous fish in the world and a master of disguise. He doesn’t attack, he just sits on the bottom of the water and waits to step on it. Its spines are used as a defense mechanism against sharks and other predators.

Great barracuda

Great barracuda

Measuring up to 6ft, the great barracuda uses lightning speed and ambush tactics to catch its prey of fish. The great barracuda’s fang-like teeth are very similar to those of a piranha, and there have been reported cases of barracudas leaping out of water and injuring boaters.

Stingrays

Stingrays

Stingrays are known for their passive behavior, and won’t usually attack. Most reported cases happen when divers or swimmers accidentally step on them. When threatened, the stinger in the stingray’s tail will whip up. Contact with the stinger will usually cause pain and possible infection. More serious attacks are rare, but can involve poisoning and even death.

Sea snakes

sea snake

These creatures can be seen in the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. They are not aggressive animals, but due to the toxicity of some species, they are included in the lists of the most dangerous creatures of the sea. They rarely attack people, but are vigilant when they are nearby.

Tiger sharks

Tiger sharks

We all know about the huge white shark that kills everything it catches. Not many people know, however, that the tiger shark is the most dangerous of all, making the most victims among humans. These animals eat anything from fish, seals, birds, other smaller sharks, dolphins, to license plates and other beasts that have fallen through the water and even humans.

Box jellyfish

Box jellyfish

Box jellyfish have no sharp teeth, no large mouths and no poisonous bites, but this is the most dangerous in the ocean. A sting from a box jellyfish will be extremely uncomfortable and can, in some cases, even be fatal to humans. These jellyfish lure their prey of small fish with their tentacles, readying them for a deadly sting. This creature, also known as the sea wasp, is more responsible for the deaths of people on the Australian mainland than sharks, saltwater and snakes in Australia.

Lionfish

Lionfish

Lionfish, found in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean, are among the most beautiful creatures of the oceans. They belong to the scorpion family. Although they do not have a dead sting, they give painful attacks with heavy poison!

Great white shark

Great white shark the deep sea creatures

Thanks to the Steven Spielberg movie Jaws, the great white shark gets a bit of a bad rep. Humans are not their preferred prey, but they are still pretty dangerous and have been responsible for a large number of unprovoked attacks. The great white shark sits comfortably near the top of the food chain, where a single bite from their sharp teeth can be fatal.

Fire Coral

Fire Coral

Do not touch this creature! Various wear gloves to protect themselves from them. They are closely related to anemones and jellyfish. These creatures have invisible tentacles that can cause severe agitation, resulting in mild irritation of extreme pain and sometimes vomiting and nausea. Be careful when exploring the deep blue sea or coral reefs.

We hope that our article about the dangerous animals of the seas and oceans was useful to you and the next time you dive you will be more careful and you will recognize these dangerous creatures.

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We wish you a great experience under the water and to be safe!

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