Wildlife on One (1977 - 2005): Fastest Claw in the West  (1985)

Killer shrimps?  Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water along comes one of these deadly creatures with a knockout punch.  They are called mantis shrimps (Gonodactylus smithii) and their strike is one of the fastest animal movements known.  Its impact is equivalent to a .22 calibre bullet.  they use jagged spears or huge clubs with devastating results.  They can even punch through glass and often batter their way out of aquaria.  After this, a plate of scampi will never taste the same again!

Winner of the 1986 Wildscreen Film Festival award for revelation

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