Blackfin barracuda schooling in mid-water. Often perceived as dangerous, this species is completely harmless to divers.

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Blackfin barracuda often live in massive schools. Whereas people have an undeserved fear, this species is harmless to divers and swimmers, and is actually quite skittish. Very similar in appearance and behavior to the chevron barracuda.

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Size: 4287px × 2848px
Location: Papua New Guinea, West New Britain Province Kimbe Bay, Bradford Shoal
Photo credit: © Chris Gug / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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