Now that June is here, more and more Brits are flocking to the seaside to get a refreshing dose of summer whenever they can as the warm weather continues. But a recent warning has encouraged beachgoers to keep their eyes peeled for spiny fish that lurk in the sand.
Weever fish can grow up to 30cm in length, and tend to be brown with a black fin and tail. They are found in coastal waters around the UK as they live in both the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, burying themselves deep in the sand to prey on smaller fish and shrimp.
Whilst people are not part of their diets, weever fish can hurt you; their fin contains venomous spines, which can sting if they come into contact with your skin. If you get stung by a weever fish, you may not immediately assume that's the case, as some people initially believe they have grazed themselves on a rock.
