The barracuda is a silver, torpedo-shaped predator often seen hanging motionless in mid-water.
How to recognize it
Long, silvery and streamlined, with a jaw full of visible teeth. It watches divers calmly and is not aggressive.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Canal del ingles, Transilvania, Socorro, El bobito, Bajo de los pargos, Fondo loco, El planchon, Yesbi. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Dive with respect
We practice good buoyancy and never touch or chase marine life. Watching an animal behave naturally is the whole point, and it keeps the reef of Isla Fuerte alive for the next diver.
