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A Swiss tourist’s terrifying swim off Italy’s coast ended in a savage bite and life-threatening injury, sparking fears of invasive predators in the Mediterranean. While the culprit remains unknown—possibly a grey triggerfish or barracuda—the region is already grappling with dangerous newcomers like the silver-cheeked toadfish, known for its razor-sharp teeth and deadly neurotoxic flesh. Arriving via the Suez Canal, these aggressive fish are multiplying across Greece, Cyprus, Rhodes, and now Italy and Spain, prompting safety barriers and emergency medical responses after multiple swimmer attacks—including a recent Greek incident requiring stitches. As vacationers flock to sun-drenched shores, the Mediterranean’s waters are becoming increasingly unpredictable—and potentially lethal.

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