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Chironex fleckeri |
The Sea wasp jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) is among the deadliest creatures on earth. They can have up to 60 tentacles as long as 15 feet long each. A severe sting can cause death in minutes. They can swim up to 5 mph and they live near northern Australia. They are also found around the Philippines.