Can You Eat Tiger Fish?

Tiger fish is a white fish that tastes similar to bream (a.k.a. tilapia). It is much bonier than bream, however, which means it isn't very conducive for serving whole or as a filet. ... Apparently, tiger fish is also excellent when pickled.

Can a tiger fish kill a human?

None of them have been substantiated, so there's no definite proof that a goliath tigerfish can kill a human. On the other hand, they're definitely a dangerous breed. Fishermen have lost fingers to the goliath, and there have been reports of swimmers and small children being attacked when they're in the water.

How dangerous is the tiger fish?

They are dangerous fish. Difficult to see, they can, when stepped on, inject quantities of venom through grooves in their dorsal-fin spines. Wounds produced by these fish are intensely painful and sometimes fatal.