The Most Dangerous Marine Creatures in the World: What Swimmers and Divers Should Know
10. Portuguese Man o’ War
Often mistaken for a jellyfish, the Portuguese man o’ war is actually a colony of specialised organisms working together.
Its long tentacles can deliver painful venomous stings.
Even specimens washed up on a beach can remain capable of stinging.
Stings can cause severe pain and skin reactions, and occasionally more serious symptoms.
The safest approach is to avoid touching them entirely — alive or apparently dead.
...[ Continue to next page ] By: Kriti Vaid
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