According to reports, Greece pays fishermen 5.3 euros per kilogram for silver iglofuhu, a fish that entered the Mediterranean from the Red Sea. The species, native to the Red Sea, has caused problems for swimmers in the last decade because of powerful teeth that can bite through an aluminum can. Its venom is extremely dangerous—it can cause paralysis and respiratory failure if consumed, making it unsafe for ordinary cooking. In Greece the fish is simply discarded, unlike in Japan where specially trained chefs prepare it as fugu.

Public opinion online is divided: some users highlight the real threat of painful bites, while others joke about the odd government incentive that turns a dangerous pest into a source of income. Many note that the payments could encourage fisheries to help control the invasive population.

According to experts, the subsidy may be an attempt to limit the spread of the iglofuhu, which threatens local ecosystems and tourism. However, the fish remains highly poisonous, and only certified Japanese chefs know how to handle it safely. Scientists warn that without proper management the species could become more entrenched in the Mediterranean.

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