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The harmless shell that can fire a venomous dart

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Picking up a seemingly harmless shell results in a venomous dart firing directly into your hand. These predatory mollusks pack enough neurotoxins to drop a full grown adult permanently. The beach suddenly feels like a highly active minefield.

The harmless shell that can fire a venomous dart
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