there was an Australian doctor and nurse aboard the boat she was travelling on. Being familiar with box jellyfish stings, the Aussies were able to monitor her before she was able to make her way ...

The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles.

A sting from the Australian box jellyfish, the largest jellyfish species, can lead to death in as little as five minutes. A study by two University of Hawaii researchers says commonly recommended ...