Dangerous fishes
Video presented by Ollie Crimmen
Thanks to Peter Benchley's cult book Jaws and the subsequent film, sharks have the reputation of being our greatest threat in the water. But when it comes to dangerous fish, they are just a drop in the ocean. Join leading Museum fish curator, Ollie Crimmen, to discuss the lesser-known perils of our waters such as the excruciating pain caused by stonefish and the feelings of depression common among victims of weever fish.
- Presented by: Ollie Crimmen
- Date: 25 May 2003
- Duration: 35:07
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