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An elongated sandy-coloured fish with upward-angled eyes and mouth, adapted to lie buried in the seabed with only its eyes showing. It is one of the most venomous fish of the Egyptian Mediterranean, armed with a black venomous dorsal fin and gill-cover spines.
Buried in sand and mud on shallow flats and the open shelf
Often an incidental catch on baited rigs over sand
Medium outfit with a and a strong, sharp hook.
A fresh ragworm fished on the is the reliable choice.
Eating & safety
The black dorsal spines and gill-cover spurs carry potent venom — never touch it; immerse a sting in water as hot as bearable.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →Best conditions: Often an incidental catch on baited bottom rigs over sand
Stepping on a buried weever is one of the most common painful marine injuries to bathers across the Mediterranean.