East China Sea

Part of the Pacific Ocean

A sea bordering China, Japan and Korea, in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

Poisson-globe (fugu) en aquarium
High danger

Pufferfish (fugu)

Takifugu rubripes

Pufferfish (fugu)

As famous as a Japanese delicacy as it is feared as a poison, its preparation in the kitchen is reserved for specially certified chefs, since its toxin can be fatal if a mistake is made.

🌊 050 m

  • Can double in size within seconds by swallowing water
  • A toxin so powerful that its culinary preparation requires specific certification in Japan
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