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West Oahu is experiencing a box jellyfish invasion. Lifeguards say they normally count about 40 box jellyfish on the western shore, but Wednesday they counted over 500.
The box jellyfish's sting attacks the heart, nervous system and skin cells. Stings are so powerful that victims have been known to go into shock and die of heart failure before they even have the chance to reach the shore.
The pale blue creatures routinely appear eight to 12 days after a full moon. Lifeguards will warn the public if there have been sightings. As of Thursday, Oahu's west and south shores are under a box jellyfish advisory.
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