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Tragically, one needlefish penetrated the eye of a 10-year-old Kauai boy while he was night fishing in a small boat with his father. The fish beak penetrated the boy's brain, killing him.
In other parts of the Pacific, needlefish have punctured people in the chest, abdomen, arms, legs, head and neck.
People at greatest risk of needlefish punctures are night reef fishermen carrying lights in low boats. For many village fishermen in the Pacific, needlefish are a greater occupational hazard than sharks.
Although it's rare, swimmers and divers have been seriously injured by needlefish in Japan, New Zealand and the Red Sea.
No such injuries have been reported in Hawaii, but it's a possibility. To prevent such an incident, night divers should leave lights off until well submerged. Fishermen in small boats should be aware of the potential danger of carrying lights at night. Susan Scott
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Are there such a thing as a needle fish?
yes needle fish are almost sword fish.
What are some preditors of fishers?
In Australia there are lots and lots of dangerous animals in the sea. Some dangerous animals that are all around the world are sea cucumbers, Barracuda, jellyfish, corral, octopus, stingrays, tube worm, sea snake, needle fish, and scorpion fish.
Can the needle fish be eating by other fish?
yes they can
What does the needle nose gar bill fish eat?
the needle nose gar bill fish eats crusteans
Will needle fish work well with Neon Tetras?
needle fish will certainly not work well with neon's, they will murder the neon's
How dangerous is it for a sewing needle to be inside your back?
It's dangerous because you could poke yourself and end up in the hospital for them to stitch you up. That's why it's dangerous for a sewing needle to be in your back.
What is a color of a needle fish?
orange
Is the flying fish dangerous?
they are dangerous to the ecosytem
What is a needle fish's scientific name?
The scientific name for needlefish is Belonidae.
What are the release dates for Dangerous Assignment - 1952 The Knitting Needle Story 1-30?
Dangerous Assignment - 1952 The Knitting Needle Story 1-30 was released on: USA: 2 June 1952
What are Gar fish?
Gar are a long fish with a narrow body and several needle-like teeth.
Can you give me a long list of the dangerous fish?
There are several types of dangerous fish. Some of the fish are the bullhead, sail cats, hardhead, and the bluefish.
