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BEWARE OF THE WEEVER FISH!

August 7, 2010 at 10:40 am | Posted in Open water swimming, Weever fish | Leave a comment
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Beware all open water swimmers!!!!!! The Weever fish is giving swimmers a nasty sting!

What is a Weever fish?

The Weever fish is the most poisonous fish in Britain! It may only be 15cm small but it will be sure to give you a sting to remember. The fish is light brown and loves shallow water. It has sharp poisonous spikes on top of its head that you would not want to be under your foot! They hide in the sand and blend in which makes the so hard to see. Many people do not see it until they have stepped on the Weever fish and been stung.

What to you do if you have been stung?

If you have been stung you should tell a lifeguard and they will be able to help you. If there is not a lifeguard available then soak your sting in very warm water until the pain has gone. You must act quickly as the longer you leave it the more painful it will get.

How do I know I have been stung?

The poison is not dangerous but it will make your foot very red and swollen for a little while. The most obvious symptom would be the excruciating pain in your foot.

How do you avoid getting stung?

If you want to avoid getting stung by the Weever fish then you can wear flip-flops, jelly shoes, Crocs or beach shoes.

Thanks, Olivia x.

Weever fishes has been reported to attack and even kill divers and swimmers in mediterranean, south-east pacific and the eastern Atlantic waters…watch out.

Here is another video of the weever fish in the sea.