Cone Shell

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Raglan and District Museum

Name/Title

Cone Shell

About this object

Known as a Cone Shell it is extremely poisonous. The live animal will stick out a tiny red tip into the sand & wiggle it to attract fish, killing them with its spike - can also kill humans.
Small shell with delicate pattern of yellows, browns & white - with conical ends.
Sometimes called 'Glory of India' in other parts of the world.

Collection

Wright Family

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