One of the most poisonous fish in the world caught in the Adriatic: If you eat it, you can die! Here’s what it looks like The silver-striped pufferfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus), known for its potent neurotoxin, has been caught in the southern Adriatic and Split waters. Its poison is hundreds of times stronger than cyanide, blocks the nervous system, causes paralysis, and can lead to death, and is not destroyed by cooking. The fish also possesses strong jaws with sharp teeth, making handling dangerous.

• The silver-striped pufferfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) has been caught in the Adriatic Sea.
• It is highly toxic, with its poison being hundreds of times stronger than cyanide.
• The toxin affects the nervous system, causing paralysis and potentially death.
• The poison is not destroyed by heat and is present throughout the fish’s body, making it unsafe to eat.
• The fish also has strong jaws and sharp teeth, posing a risk of injury.
• It is an invasive species originating from the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans.
• The species was first recorded in the Mediterranean in 2003 and in the Adriatic in 2012.