Can electric shock kill fish?

Have you ever wondered how to catch a bunch of fish fast? Well, authorities in Kentucky used an electricity jolt to get an invasive fish species out of the water. ... Stunning does not kill the fish, but only temporarily shocks them so they can be counted or caught.

Do fish get electrocuted by lightning?

Bodies of water are frequently struck by lightning. When lightning strikes, most of electrical discharge occurs near the water's surface. ... Most fish swim below the surface and are unaffected.