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harefish

Coverage of harefish in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 1 · 20:40 UTCMost recent: Aug 1 · 20:40 UTC
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silver-cheeked toadfishtopic1tetrodotoxintopic1Hellenic Red Crossorganization1Toxicsorganization1Mediterranean Seaplace1Suez Canalplace1Greeceplace1
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  • HEALTHAug 1 · 20:40 UTCFOX NEWS
    Toxic, bone-crushing fish from Hell terrorizes vacation waters

    A toxic, invasive silver-cheeked toadfish (harefish) with bone-crushing jaws is spreading in the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal, prompting warnings to tourists due to risks of bites and tetrodotoxin poisoning. A 2024 study documented 198 human-health incidents, including 27 fatalities, from 2004–2023, with Greek authorities deploying floating barriers to protect swimmers.

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