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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Donna Lu

Mystery box jellyfish spotted in Sydney waters may be an entirely new species, expert says

Images of mystery new box Jellyfish seen off Cronulla between Shark Island and Shelly beach
A mystery box jellyfish has been spotted in waters off Sydney, Australia. Photograph: Scotty Bee

A mystery box jellyfish spotted in Sydney waters may belong to a new species entirely, an expert working to identify the marine animal has said.

The sightings of the jellyfish outside of tropical waters have prompted warnings about correct first aid for marine stings.

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