Although puffer fish is small, its danger is ranked high in the list of the most poisonous animals in the world. However, eating puffer fish is a trend in many countries, including Vietnam. So how poisonous is puffer fish and is it good that many diners risk their lives to enjoy it?

Although known to be poisonous, pufferfish are still consumed and served in dishes such as sushi or sashimi. This is also the cause of severe cases of pufferfish poisoning due to tetrodotoxin and can lead to death.