Those fins flow and float about the fish in tune with the rhythm of the water around them.
They are unafraid of divers and will allow a slow and close approach. However, if they do feel threatened, they will raise these fins in their defense and may move to a protected recess.
Among all those fins are venomous spines. If you are punctured, the instructions, for treatment, are to immerse the affected area in water between 100 and 110 degrees or apply a hot wet compress for 30-90 minutes. This is to denature the toxin and to alleviate the pain.
The wounds are not known to be fatal but are quite painful and will commonly produce swelling and a rash.
In spite of all of this mayhem the flesh of the Lionfish is not poisonous.... in fact, I can tell you from personal experience, it makes quite a nice burger.
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