Beach-goers warned about poisonous weever fish amid spell of hot weather

The tiny fish have sharp spines containing venom on their dorsal fin and people are typically stung by them on their foot while walking into the water in shallow areas. Picture: iStock

Beach-goers are being warned to take extra care along the coast amid an increase in reported weever fish stings, as temperatures are set to climb by the weekend. 

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