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Sometimes they even float on the top. Most of that sealife is harmless. Some should be avoided whenever possible.

Sharks are a popular concern and shark attacks can happen. But statistically they’re rare unless you’re surfing where tours are throwing chum into the water to attract sharks. Most of the sealife you encounter is less deadly, but much more common and some can still inflict painful injuries.

Portuguese Man-o’-War, jellyfish and similar species are probably the most common problem for surfers. They’re hard to spot and easily provoked to sting. The sting injects a painful toxin by means of a stinger with a barb at the end. The results can be intense pain that lasts for a few minutes to hours of agony. Read the rest of this entry »