Are Moray Eels Deadly?
In the Wild, Moray Eels Aren't Inherently Dangerous. They're Not Usually Found Near the Shore and Don't Pose a Big Threat to People Wading in Shallow Surf...
In the wild, moray eels aren't inherently dangerous. They're not usually found near the shore and don't pose a big threat to people wading in shallow surf. Since they are nocturnal feeders, you're also less likely to see them in open water during daylight hours. This nocturnal species is not overly aggressive.
Has anyone ever been killed by a moray eel?
We do not know of any fatalities to have been reported. Most injuries tend to occur when divers insert their hands into holes occupied by eels or when the eels are attracted by freshly cut fish that the divers carry into the water.
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