2006-11-27 07:55:30 · 4 answers · asked by bvfernan@rogers.com 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
No, unless they are at the water surface at the point of impact or a few feet away. The reason is that electrical charge weakens, (dissipates), dramatically fast with distance, in the water.
Dan.
2006-11-27 08:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably a few who happen to be near the strike not only get electrocuted but boiled too. Not a reliable or safe way to fish for dinner though.
Fish are often deliberately electrically shocked by wildlife workers to stun the fish for tagging, counting, or removal. Some people like to "harvest" fish with dynamite, which is probably at least as traumatic (on the fish) as a lightning strike. There's a lot of current and energy in a lightning bolt.
2006-11-27 08:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by hevans1944 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lightning stays more on the surface on the water rather than penetrating it. Water is a good conductor and good conductors keeps most of the current on the surface. When lightning hits water it travels across the surface in all directions. Below the surface, most of the electricity is neutralised and the fish are generally not struck.
2006-11-27 08:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by styles4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all fish because some fish have like a mucusy skin and that will protect it from most attacks including lightning
I think
2006-11-27 08:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by eclipse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋