The cuisine of Christmas Island can best be described as an eclectic combination of traditional Australian cuisine and Asian cuisine, particularly meals from Malaysia and Indonesia.
Land crabs are also edible, at least the claw and leg meat. Because they eat cultivated plants, pesticides may accumulate in the internal organs and it is for this reason that only the claw and leg meat should be eaten. Although land crabs are agile and swift, they pose no danger to humans unless captured and handled.
Do not swim beyond Crab Island. “STAY ON THE ISLAND.” The current is very very dangerous. Sometimes on the island, it's strong enough you will need to brace yourself while standing.