Stingrays have barbs on their tales

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They are found on muddy and Stoney seabeds. Beach walkers are at the greatest risk and should where good protective shoes on their feet, especially at low tide.

Lion Fish
Lion FishOpens in a new tab. don’t have a reputation for fax lists causing fatalities but nevertheless, they do have venomous spines that can produce painful puncture wounds.

Sting Rays
that whip upwards when stood on and can inflict serious wounds. Fatalities, however, are rare.

Other Marine Nasties
Bristle worms, Sea Urchins, Fire Corals, Stinging Hydroids, Crown of Thorns Starfish, and Sharks add to the list of the reef’s most respected.

All of these pose a threat to humans and should not be touched. Generally speaking, if you leave these creatures alone you will not have a problem and you are encouraged to adopt a policy of “if you don’t know what it is or what it is capable of, leave it alone!”