A humongous oarfish was found on a beach in Australia. So monsters really do exist… The oarfish is the world’s longest bony fish. It has a ribbon-like shape, with a dorsal fin along its whole length and long, oar-shaped pelvic fins.
Its fins have been recorded at around 36 feet with a maximum recorded weight of a giant oarfish at 600 pounds.
BOSA CHICA STATE BEACH, CALIFORNIA
This deadly looking snake was found on this beach, which is north of Huntington Beach, California. While it looks cool, I wouldn’t want to be caught in the water with it.
The beach is a popular spot for surf fishing, I just hope fishers watch out for what they fish for.
CAPE TRIBULATION BEACH, AUSTRALIA
Despite being a popular resort town, this beach is quite a deadly location. It is home to cassowaries, jellyfish and crocodiles, not to mention venomous snakes. Sounds like a beach to avoid! The beach was named by Captain James Cook because ‘here begane all our troubles.’
Between the months of November to May, there are stinging jellyfish in the seas. If you want to swim in the waters during these months, it is advisable to wear a suit. But even so, you must look out for the crocodiles which are found in the estuaries of the rivers on the Daintree Coast. Cassowaries can be very aggressive and quick, so if you come across one, back away slowly and hide.
THE COAST OF QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
This beach is one of the most dangerous in the world, and for a good reason. Thousands of mini blue bottle jellyfish were washed to shore here. The problem? These jellyfish are extremely poisonous and so small that it makes it difficult to spot them in the water. Unlike other jellyfish, it has stingers all over its body and is able to fire stingers and inject venom into its victim.
Symptoms of one of these stings include severe pain lasting several hours, headaches, vomiting, stomach cramps and possible cardiac problems. As ocean waters get warmer, many tropical marine species are moving into subtropical waters, posing a greater risk to a larger amount of people.
COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN
The Costa del Sol is a region in the south of Spain, in the community of Andalusia, which includes the the coastal towns and communities along the coastline of the Province of Málaga.
This past summer, thousands of monster jellyfish plagued the beaches. Authorities dragged more than 1 tonnes of the sea animals from the sea, to make the water conditions safer for visitors.