What should I do if I've been stung by a weever fish at the beach?

One woman who was previously stung by a weever fish on a beach in Cork describes the pain as like 'a shooting, stabbing pain'

Weever fish buy themselves in sandy areas during low tide and can inflict a nasty sting. Picture: iStock

Weever fish stings can be very painful and surfers, swimmers and beachgoers should be aware of the small fish that can inflict a painful sting.

Weever fish bury themselves in sandy areas in low tide and can be found all along the coast, particularly in rocky areas. They are long and are mainly brown in colour and are camouflaged in the sand.