Pike are certainly one of the most interesting fish in Europe. They are fearsome-looking creatures with sharp teeth, long tapering bodies, and wide mouths. However, they also have stunning colourations across their bodies and they grow to preposterous sizes. All these features combined make the Pike a very compelling fish to catch, hence why they…
An Arapaima could most certainly be dangerous to humans. With an enormous amount of muscle mass and a body shaped like a missile, their sheer size and strength make them potentially dangerous. Arapaima have been known to grow over 400lbs, In fact, the world record stands at 440lbs. However, are they intrinsically dangerous to humans?…
Catfish can survive in the mud because their skin is part of their respiratory system, they breathe using a process called cutaneous respiration. This means that providing that they maintain the protective mucus or slime around their bodies and stay in wet mud, they will be perfectly fine. However, if the mud starts to dry,…
Northern Pike (Esox lucius) are predatory fish found throughout Europe and lots of the United States. They have a fierce reputation and an intimidating set of razor-sharp teeth. On top of this, they can grow to over 30lbs and have become notorious for their aggression and strength, making them a highly desirable target species for…
Those who’ve watched River Monsters will be familiar with the dangers surrounding different breeds of catfish. While some species are effectively harmless, there are several other species of catfish you don’t want to encounter. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the most dangerous breeds of catfish, some of which have even been reported…
Moray Eels are most definitely dangerous. Not only are they apex predators but they are also capable of inflicting serious damage on humans if provoked. While Moray aren’t poisonous, their bites can often lead to infections which can cause further complications. On top of that, their bites have been reported to be extremely painful. This…
I feel that catfishing opportunities are often overlooked in the UK. We’re all so obsessed with carp that its easy to forget that the mighty Wels Catfish is the true monster of British freshwater. Not only do Catfish grow larger than Carp, but they also put up a better fight. The downside to catfishing is,…
The Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) more commonly known as Muskie are strong, powerful, predatory fish with a fierce reputation. Muskies are closely related to pike and they are often perceived as dangerous. There is a slight truth to this, but frankly, they’re not life-threatening to humans. They bite with approximately 44N of force which isn’t even…
Catfish get big. Seriously big. They are among the largest freshwater fish in the world. Catfish are prized by fishermen throughout the world for their size and fearsome reputation. They fight incredibly hard and over the years, some true monsters have been pulled from the depths. Some of the largest breeds of catfish include but…
Snakeheads have a terrible reputation. Armed with sharp teeth and an aggressive disposition, they have become notorious across the world for their danger to humans. Most people will likely remember Snakeheads from the controversy in the United States. Snakeheads were first found in the canals in Florida which led to an outburst in the media…