Marine animals – stings and venomous bites

There are a wide range of animals that recreational fishers may come into contact with that are capable of causing injury. Always exercise extreme caution when interacting with marine organisms, particularly if you are unsure what the organism is. When wading, it is a good idea to wear shoes or similar protective footwear.

These safety tips will help to reduce pain/injury:

Stings

• Example organisms; Blue-bottle Jellyfish, Bullrout, Catfish, Stingray, Old Wife, Scat, Eastern Red Scorpionfish and non-tropical minor Jellyfish.
• Place the sting area in hot water (as hot as can be tolerated on unaffected skin).
Contact emergency services 000 (or 112 mobile) if symptoms are severe.