Lion fish is the most beautiful fish in the seas.

But its fragile finery of plumage conceals 18 venom tipped spines!

Usually the lion fish swim lazily around the coral reefs.

When frightened they stand their ground but

swing round to point the spines at the enemy.

Humans who have got stung are lucky if they escape with their lives.

The sting of the spine can knock off a person and

make his blood pressure drop to dangerous levels.

Only emergency medical aid can save the person.