The Most Deadly Sea Creature Wall

There are many things in the sea that are venomous – too many to list!

Here are some dangerous and common enough to make our countdown.

#10 Stinging Anemones

Stinging cells that can get on your bare skin.

May cause mild to severe painful rash.

#9 Stinging Corals

Most famous is the Fire Corals.

Other hydroids that look more like plants called Fire Weed.

#8 Moray Eel

Up to 11ft in length, the Moray Eel has razor sharp teeth.

The more severe injuries include loss of hand use, amputations and serious infections.

#7 Scorpion Fish

A large group of perhaps 200 very similar poisonous fish.

Hundreds of reported stings with at least several deaths in modern times.

#6 Sting Ray

Up to 12ft long and 500 Lbs.

Hundreds of even thousands of sting victims each year world-wide. Very few deaths but very painful.

#5 Portuguese Man o’ War

Stinging tentacles up to 160ft long.

Favorite meal of Sea Turtles who are immune to sting. Some deaths but mostly a very painful sting.

#4 Lionfish

Each razor sharp spine has its own venom sack filled with neurotoxin. It paralyzes all muscles, including the heart.

Most victims are stung when wading in shallow, rocky tide pools. Deaths are rare but have occurred.

Stonefish

Closely related to Lionfish and Scorpionfish. Has an “unlucky” 13 super sharp hypodermic spines each with a poison sack. Most poisonous of group, many deaths.

#3 Blue Ring Octopus

Usually brown or yellowish in color. Becomes electric blue when threatened.

Bites occur when people pick them up while beach combing or diving. Many deaths.

#2 Sea Snake

There are at least 40 similar species that inhabit tropical seas around the world.

Most bites occur when fishermen try to get them out of nets, or when divers harass them. Many deaths.

#1 Box Jellyfish

The most advanced of the Jellyfish. Has primitive eyes and maybe what could be considered a brain.

Average one or two human deaths a year and dozens of serious injuries, mostly in Australia.

Come visit our exhibits of these fascinating but dangerous creatures and learn more!

Each deadly creature is represented in the exhibit by life size mounts, video screens or live aquarium creatures (optional)!

Plus - see some other killers like a real Bird Eating Spider, Emperor Scorpions, Pink Toe Tarantulas, Funnel Web Spiders and much, much more (optional)!