Are snakehead fish dangerous?
Northern snakehead fish are not known to attack humans. Nonetheless, these animals present considerable threats to our native wildlife and ecosystems, since they have no natural predators in our waters. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries wants anglers to be aware of the identifying features of the species they are catching and to report any unusual fish caught. Call the Department’s in-state toll-free number, 1-800-770-4951. Anyone who still has a snakehead fish needs to contact the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries immediately and SHOULD NOT to release it into the wild. Call the toll-free number, 1-800-770-4951, and VDGIF will assist in the proper disposal of the fish.
While northern snakeheads do not attack humans or small pets, they may present threats to our native and/or naturalized wildlife and ecosystems. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries wants anglers to be aware of the identifying features of the species they are catching and to report any unusual fish caught. Call the Department’s in-state toll-free number, 1-800-770-4951. Anyone who still has a snakehead fish needs to contact the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries immediately and SHOULD NOT to release it into the wild. Call the toll-free number, 1-800-770-4951, and VDGIF will assist in the proper disposal of the fish.
