Why does an electric current flow in an eel's body?

To my knowledge, there are no specific studies on why eels can shock other animals without shocking themselves but one possible explanation could be that the severity of an electric shock depends on the amount and duration of the current flowing through any given area of the body. read more

If the eel lived in air, the current could be as high as one ampere, turning the creature's body into the equivalent of a 500-volt battery. But eels live in water, which provides additional outlets for the current. read more

Electric shock is defined as a sudden violent response to electric current flow through any part of a person's body. Electrocution is death caused by electric shock. Primary electrical injury is tissue damage produced directly by electrical current or voltage. read more

When an electric eel shocks the water, current flows out of the front part of its body, through the water, and back to the fish’s tail. Any other organisms in the vicinity will feel the stunning effect of this powerful current as it goes through them. read more