Brits Warned After Silver-Cheeked Pufferfish Sighting — What Is It?

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Rising sightings in Greece highlight bite risks, toxic danger if eaten, and growing damage to fisheries.

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It Looks Longer Than a Typical Pufferfish

The Latest Concern Centres on Greece

It Reached the Mediterranean Through the Suez Canal

Warmer Waters Support Its Expansion

Its Beak Can Inflict Serious Injuries

Its Toxin Is Mainly a Food Hazard

Cooking Does Not Make It Safe

Fishers Face the Greatest Daily Damage

Keeping Your Distance Is the Safest Response

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British tourists visiting Mediterranean beaches have been warned about the silver-cheeked pufferfish as sightings rise in Greek waters. The concern follows first-aid guidance from the Hellenic Red Cross and a reported bite near Varkiza, outside Athens.

The fish presents two different hazards: powerful jaws capable of causing serious wounds, and tetrodotoxin that can be fatal if the animal is eaten. The real risk becomes clearer once those dangers are separated.

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