10 Wild Animals in the Sea, Some of Which Are Very Poisonous

JAKARTA – Sea creatures need to be watched out for when sailing the ocean, whether diving or swimming on the beach. Because there are some animals that look harmless, but actually store deadly poison.

The ocean is home to millions of wildlife species that have yet to be explored. According to Scuba, it is estimated that there are still nine million species that have yet to be discovered. That is why one needs to be careful when exploring the ocean, because one could meet dangerous animals.

Basically, these sea creatures consist of several types of predatory fish that are at the top of the food chain. However, not all of these dangerous sea creatures are predators.

10 Wild Animals in the Sea

1. White Shark

Great white sharks are one of the most famous marine predators in the ocean, they can grow up to 6 meters long and weigh more than 2,000 kilograms.
This fish is found in coastal waters around the world, especially around South Africa, Australia, and North America. The main food of the white shark is fish, seals, and whale carcasses.

2. Saltwater Crocodile

The world’s largest reptile can reach lengths of more than 7 meters. Saltwater crocodiles are found in coastal waters, rivers, and wetlands in Southeast Asia and northern Australia.

Their aggressive behavior and large size make saltwater crocodiles very dangerous to humans. They generally eat fish, birds, and small mammals.

3. Orca Whale

This black and white marine mammal is known as the top predator in the ocean. This king of the sea can grow up to 8-10 meters long.

Orcas often hunt in groups, and often prey on fish, seals, penguins, and sharks. Although fierce, these animals are known to be very intelligent and organized.

4. Box Jellyfish

This jellyfish, which has a cube-shaped body and long tentacles, is very poisonous. Its poison can cause excruciating pain, paralysis, and sometimes death.

These beautifully shaped animals are found in warm waters around Australia and Southeast Asia. Box jellyfish usually prey on small fish and other marine invertebrates.

5. Blue Ringed Octopus

A small octopus with a body length of only about 12-20 cm, it is known for having a beautiful blue ring pattern all over its body. Although it looks beautiful, never dare to hold this animal because it is very poisonous.

The venom of this small octopus can cause paralysis and death in humans. This poison is 1,000 times more potent than cyanide and can kill 26 adult humans in minutes. The blue-ringed octopus is found in tropical and subtropical waters in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans.

6. Stone Fish

Despite its small size and its frequent camouflage as a rock, this fish is known as the most venomous in the world. The sting from the stonefish’s back can be extremely painful and deadly to humans.

This poison can also kill an adult in less than an hour if left untreated. This ugly fish is found in the Indo-Pacific waters. This animal camouflages itself to hunt small fish and crustaceans.

7. Barracuda

Despite its small size, this carnivorous fish is still dangerous because it has a strong bite and is able to attack at high speed.
This fish, which is about 1.5 meters long, is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. Its main food is small fish and invertebrates.

8. Moray Eel

This slippery-skinned eel can grow up to 3 meters long and is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.

One thing that makes this giant eel dangerous is its aggressive movements. This Moray eel usually consumes small fish, crustaceans, and molluscs.

9. Lionfish

Despite its beautiful shape, this fish is very poisonous. The lionfish’s venom is released through its dorsal fin, which is very dangerous if touched by humans.

This animal is found in the Indo-Pacific waters, but has also spread to the Caribbean Sea and the Western Atlantic. It feeds on small fish and invertebrates.

10. Beaked Sea Snake

The beaked sea snake (also known as the hook-nosed sea snake) can be found off the coast of India, Australia, Africa, and the Arabian Sea. This snake is a non-aggressive creature and will only attack if provoked.

The venomous bite of a beaked sea snake is eight times more toxic than that of a cobra. 1.5 milligrams of its venom is enough to kill a human, while a full dose can kill about 22 people.

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