Sightings of a poisonous pufferfish in a popular European country could spell trouble for its booming tourist trade.

This refers to large teeth at the front of their jaws, two on top and two on the bottom, that have fused to form a sort of beak. The fish use this to crush their tough-shelled prey including ...

Scientists say that the dangerous fish poses a threat to local marine life, fisheries, and "public safety". Aside from its dangerous bite, the fish is also a risk due to its flesh and organs.

Recent evidence from the southern and eastern Mediterranean shows that bites from its powerful beak-like jaws can result in severe injuries such as partial amputations of fingers. Its flesh and ...