Thousands of people here in Hawai‘i and around the world wear this shell around their neck, but few people have ever seen a live textile cone shell. The famous puka shells are made by the large surf ...

A young man has revealed he was almost killed while looking at shells on the beach after he inadvertently picked up one of the deadliest sea creatures on the planet. Self-described shell expert Jono ...

The textile cone snail (Conus textile) looks like a delicate ocean gem, with its shell displaying intricate net-like patterns in earthy tones. However, behind this beauty lies a deadly secret: venom ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rocky outcrop at Minnie Water is home to Conus textile. Source: Whats in the Bay at Minnie Water Travellers love to joke that ...

A woman who 'almost died' from handling a specific type of shell has urged all holidaymakers to take care when exploring beaches with unknown wildlife. Tourists are being warned to be careful when ...