But, one species, hydrophis platurus, has a stronger and more potent venom than any terrestrial snake in the world. Most are categorized as reluctant to bite. Some sea snakes can be safely handled, while others should be avoided. They breathe air, meaning they have to surface regularly. These snakes have compressed bodies and are often mistaken for eels. Sea snakes are venomous snakes that can be fully aquatic, meaning they cannot survive on land. Sea snakes have potent venom that can cause human death Less than one drop can kill a human being. Although these attacks are rare.ĭangerous aspects: highly toxic venom. Sometimes, barracuda mistake snorkelers for prey and attack human beings. Their pointed heads give them an underbite.īarracudas can travel up to 27 miles per hour, or 43 kilometers per hour when they attack prey. They have jaws of fanged teeth and a prominent, recognizable nose shape. They live around coral reefs near the surface of the ocean. They’re saltwater fish and can be found in tropical and subtropical waters. Barracudas are notoriously aggressive, with razor-sharp teethīarracudas are predatory fish that are notorious for their aggressive behavior. Their venom is rarely fatal, but there have been examples of extreme allergic reactions resulting in hospitalization and death.ĭangerous aspects: rows of razor-sharp teeth and toxins in the flesh. One might also experience diarrhea, heartburn, headache, and numbness. If stung, a human being will experience everything from extreme pain to vomiting, nausea, and difficulty breathing. Lionfish are great predators and are often a hazard to divers and fishermen. They have distinctive spiky fins that radiate out around their bodies. They are colorful, usually sporting red, white, and black bands. The lionfish is a beautiful venomous marine fish that’s also sometimes called a zebrafish or firefish. The Lionfish has venom on its spine that can kill In recent years, they’ve become more engaged and are usually listed as such by the IUCN.ĭangerous aspects: venom on their spines that causes incredible pain. There are a variety of species, around 220. Stingrays are common in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They burrow under the sand of shallow waters and, if stepped on, may sting. Generally, stingrays aren’t dangerous, but they can be deadly if a swimmer is stung. The stingray can kill people with their poisonous barb They can grow up to 3 meters across (almost 10 ft), and instead of long trailing tentacles, they have “arms” that are short and stubby.Dangerous aspects: deadly sting that has been known to kill people. Photo Credit: NOAA/Monterey Bay Aquarium Research InstituteThe name of this jelly means “big red”, which perfectly describes this gigantic, ruby-colored monster of the deep. They may look like monsters in great need of a hairbrush, but the hairy frogfish is actually amazing at hiding and can even change colors to match his surroundings! Sounds like some extraterrestrial powers could be at play here… 8. If it’s called a frogfish, does that make it a frog… or a fish? The answer is kind of a combination! Though they’re officially fish, they actually walk along the sea floor on their bottom fins in search of a tasty meal.
Photo Credit NOAA/Monterey Bay Aquarium Research InstituteAlso known as the sea pig, these jelly-like creatures are actually a type of sea cucumber! Unlike the crunchy and delicious green vegetable, this sea cucumber lives in the dark at the bottom of the ocean.Īpparently, not everything that’s leafy grows on plants! You may find this hard to believe, but the leafy sea dragon is actually a type of fish! If you squint your eyes you might be able to see their resemblance to a seahorse, but we think that these guys could fit in just fine on Neptune. Their glowing green backs, red legs, bulging eyes, and long antennas certainly make the mantis shrimp one of the most alien-looking creatures on the planet! 4.
These exotic rainbow warriors may be small but they’re extra mighty crustaceans. the “blue dragon” is a type of stinging sea slug! They actually float upside down on the waves: their blue bellies face up to match the surface, and their silver backs face down to blend in with light shining down. They like shallow water, but they can sometimes be found on ocean floors up to 9 km below the surface of the water! Swirling their many feathered legs in the water, we can almost imagine what they’d look like floating through the starry galaxy. These crazy looking marine animals wave their “feathers” to get around underwater. These sea creatures are so alien-like that we can’t believe they aren’t from outer space! But, believe it or not, all of these animals can be found right here on planet Earth! Check out these 9 sea creatures who are out of this world! 1.
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