Electric eels will not be electrocuted under normal circumstances, because in their long-term evolution, their bodies and organs have an insulator, which allows them to resist the current in water. Therefore, under normal circumstances, electric eels will not be electrocuted. However, there are some exceptions, such as injuries on both sides of electric eels, so they may have a battery short circuit.

In addition, some young electric eels may be electrocuted when they meet adult electric eels. In addition, when the electric eel is exposed to the air, the resistance in the air is greater than that in the electric eel, and the electric eel may be electrocuted by its own electricity.

The attack power of electric eel is relatively great, because the output voltage of electric eel can reach 300-800 volts, and it is easy for electric eel to defeat ordinary aquatic animals. But different electric eels emit different currents. Under normal circumstances, the average electric current of electric eels is 350 volts. Of course, some electric eels can reach 650 volts. In addition, the electric power of American electric eel can reach more than 800 volts, which is enough to electrocute a cow. Therefore, the attack power of electric eel is relatively large and strong.