An adult eel can produce a lethal 600 volts of electrical energy, which is enough to kill you or, if you live, leave you incapacitated for years.

Can eels bite you?

Eel bites are rare. The sea creatures tend to stick to themselves, though it's possible they would strike if they feel threatened or someone invades their space.

Can eels kill humans?

Human deaths from electric eels are extremely rare. However, multiple shocks can cause respiratory or heart failure, and people have been known to drown in shallow water after a stunning jolt.