Shock value. When a man touched an electric eel, he didn’t just feel a zap—he was hit with a surge of up to 600 volts. That’s five times the voltage of a standard U.S. wall socket. The jolt can cause muscle spasms, cardiac arrest, or even drown someone if the shock happens underwater. Electric eels use this power for hunting and self-defense, generating bursts strong enough to stun prey or deter threats. In rare cases, repeated shocks have proven fatal—especially if the person is in water and un

Researchers at Vanderbilt University say they've observed electric eels using a unique leaping shock attack to defend themselves when threatened. http://cnn.it/2cGNoKj | CNN