How common are Portuguese man-of-wars?

Question

Ever been stung by one?

Answer 1

I've never heard of one being crowned as king or queen, I guess that's as common as it gets.

No bites, they don't usually make it into the Ohio river.

Answer 2

Oh I can't resist... I'm Portuguese and my relatives are all very vocal, loud and combative sorts... We're pretty much everywhere in the U.S. and South America.

Yeah, you don't want a tongue lashing from my grandpappy.

Answer 3

in some waters they are common, elsewhere quite rare

they can kill

no I haven't had that misfortune

what about portuguese ladies of war though??