Great Barracuda
Barracudas are known for their fang-like teeth and powerful jaws. Despite their dangerous reputation, they are a favorite sighting for many scuba divers. They can be seen by scuba divers and snorkelers around the world, often in large groups, from the Red Sea to Hawaii and from the east coast of the United States to western Africa.
It is a predator that hunts using a typical ambush method. They rely on surprise and short bursts of speed of up to 27 mph (43 kmh) to overrun their prey.
Blog post about the Scubadorable Great Barracuda: Fun Facts About the Great Barracuda
Details & Statistics
Added to Scubadorable
Nov 7, 2007
Scientific Name
Sphyraena barracuda
Also known as
Commerson's Sea Pike
Range
North Pacific, South Pacific, West Pacific, East Pacific, Gulf of California, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic, South Atlantic, West Atlantic, East Atlantic, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan, East China Sea, South China Sea, Oceania, Coral Sea (GBR)
Length
23 to 79 inches
Depth
3 to 328 feet
International Names
German (Deutsch) Amerikanischer Pfeilhecht
Danish (Dansk) Stor Barracuda
Spanish (Español) Picúa Zorra
Finnish (Suomi) Barrakuda
French (Français) Grand Barracuda
Italian (Italiano) Grande Barracuda
Japanese (日本語) Alu-alu
Dutch (Nederlands) Grote Zeesnoek
Norwegian (Norsk) Barrakuda
Polish (Polski) Barrakuda wielka
Portuguese (Português) Barracuda-gigante
Brazilian Portuguese (Português brasileiro) Bacuda
Russian (русский язык) щука морская
Swedish (Svenska) Pilgädda
Cute Great Barracuda Gifts
School of Scubadorable Great Barracuda Shower Curtain – A school of cute cartoon Scubadorable Great Barracuda swims together against turquoise blue background. These fish have a ferocious reputation but are sought after by both sport fishermen and by scuba divers. View on Zazzle
Cute Barracuda Baby T-Shirt – This is our totally cute Scubadorable version of a Great Barracuda, known for their fang-like teeth and powerful jaws. They can be seen by scuba divers... View on Zazzle
Barracuda Dive Flag Classic Round Sticker – This design shows our cute Scubadorable Barracuda in front of a dive flag. This will make a great gift for scuba divers and barracuda lovers. View on Zazzle
Cute Barracuda Card – This is our totally cute Scubadorable version of a Great Barracuda, known for their fang-like teeth and powerful jaws. They can be seen by scuba divers... View on Zazzle
School of Scubadorable Great Barracuda Throw Pillow – A school of cute cartoon Scubadorable Great Barracuda swims together against turquoise blue background. These fish have a ferocious reputation but are sought after by both sport fishermen and by scuba divers. View on Zazzle
Cute Barracuda Button – This is our totally cute Scubadorable version of a Great Barracuda, known for their fang-like teeth and powerful jaws. They can be seen by scuba divers... View on Zazzle
Great Barracuda Ceramic Ornament – Barracudas might be known as a ferocious fish, but a large school of these big fish is a welcome sight for many scuba divers. This is... View on Zazzle
Cute Barracuda Classic Round Sticker – This is our totally cute Scubadorable version of a Great Barracuda, known for their fang-like teeth and powerful jaws. They can be seen by scuba divers... View on Zazzle