Irukandji jellyfish are some of the most dangerous creatures in the world—capable of delivering stings that can lead to brain hemorrhages. One minute, you’re swimming in the sparkling water off the ...

Some jellyfish species carry venom strong enough to cause severe pain, heart complications, and nervous system disruption.

A North Queensland teen has described the “stabbing” pain of an Irukandji jellyfish sting that left him hospitalised and triggered a frantic rescue. Hudson Horan and his friend Tanner were swimming ...

Non-life threatening symptoms experienced by a woman who was stung while swimming inside the Horseshoe Bay stinger net on Magnetic Island point towards the culprit not being an Irukandji - but the ...

SYDNEY, Australia - A young girl died after she was stung by a box jellyfish in waters off Australia's northern tip, officials said today as beaches further south were reopened following the death of ...

ARLINGTON, Virginia, December 16, 2008 (ENS) - Jellyfish blooms are ruining some of the world's most beautiful vacation spots, according to a new online report by the National Science Foundation on ...

A NQ beach has been closed after a woman was strung by a suspected Irukandji jellyfish while swimming inside a stinger net. The Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed paramedics were called to the ...