Marine animal stings or bites

This injury is described as a poisonous bite or sting from any form of marine life.

Alternative Names

Stings - marine animals; Bites - marine animals

Prevention

  • Swim near a lifeguard.
  • Observe posted signs that may warn of danger from
    • jellyfish or other hazardous marine life.
  • Do not touch unfamiliar marine life. Even dead animals or severed tentacles may contain poisonous venom.

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