15 Interesting Facts About Adorable Clownfish (With Pictures)

12. Clownfish like to attack divers Divers that have reached the underwater world may come across some clownfish. But clownfish are not a fan of divers. They will try to attack divers by getting near them. If you own a clownfish at home and put your hand in the water, they can attack you too. They will press and poke on your hand, and some can even bite your hand. Why do they attack divers? It is because they are scared. Some fish might run away, but clownfish are fearless and will do anything to protect themselves.