Great Barracuda

Torpedo-shaped blue-gray fish has a long snout, jutting lower jaw and prominent teeth. Sides are covered with dark blotches.

Additional information

Common Name

Great Barracuda

Comments

This mean-looking fish is relatively harmless but should be treated with caution. A prized sport fish, it is also called sea tiger and sea pike.

Scientific Name

Sphyraena barracuda

Habitat

Offshore waters to depths of 60 ft. (18 m).

Size

To 6 ft. (1.8 m)