The Stone fishBy Cowan Lowrey

What is a stone fish!It is small fish that grows to 35cm. It lives in

North Australia. From Brisbane to Perth.It looks like a black stone.It is the most poisonous fish know the

humans.The attack only last for 0.15 sec.

Facts about the stone fishIt feeds on small fish or shrimpsThere is a row of 13 venomous spines along

its back

More factsIt is only dangerous if you catch it or stand

on itThe sting causes excruciating painIt can make your tissue die The poison can cause muscle weakness,

paralysis and even death.

First aid If you get stung it may help to soak the area

in hot water otherwise you will to go to hospital for stone fish antivenom.