With more than 35,000 species of fish in the world today, it’s not surprising that there are some deadly ones amongst them. While sharks may instantly come to mind, surprisingly, some of the deadliest fish are in fact some of the smallest. Some fish contain enough poison to kill an adult in less than an hour – and not all of them have an antidote! Watch to discover the 9 deadliest fish in the world, both large and small.
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