During the summer months, an increased presence of Lagocephalus (pufferfish) has been observed in several areas of the Greek seas. Raising public awareness of the risks associated with this species is important for accident prevention and public health protection.
Lagocephalus is a non-native fish species that has spread throughout Greek waters in recent years. It has particularly powerful beak-like jaws, which can cause serious injuries and severe bleeding.
In addition, it contains the extremely potent neurotoxin tetrodotoxin. As the concentration of the toxin varies across different parts of the fish, no part of the fish is considered safe for consumption.
