The barracuda is well known for it’s size as well as it’s fearsome appearance. They can reach up to 1.8 m in length or just under 6 ft. and 30 cm in width or 11 inches, they are found in subtropical oceans worldwide.
Barracudas are voracious predators and rely on surprise and speed. They have been known to go as fast as 43 km/h or 27 mph. When they catch their prey they consume by tearing large chunks of flesh. Their teeth are very sharp and fang-like.
From You Tube:
While Filming a segment for our fishing show, Tails From The Outdoors Show, you must see this amazing footage of a 40 lb Barracuda jumping into our boat!
Florida Sport Fishing TV looks at one of Florida’s most impressive game fish the great barracuda in this conservation corner segment.
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Hi zannyro,
Oh yes a very much so.
I echo that screech! Terrifying!
Hi Madhu,
Yes it would give you a bit of a fright.
A bit?????
He was very lucky, I couldn’t believe how close the fish was to his face as it went flying over, one hell of a leap.
You bet
Crazy!
Hi Naomi,
It certainly is.
Not a fish I would like to meet on a dark path – amazing how it could jump … Thanks for this.
Hi viveka,
I totally agree, I didn’t realize they could jump that high or that far.
Unbelievable. Can’t believe it could jump that high and fast.
Hi mj monaghan,
It was incredible to watch wasn’t it, the fish just seemed to come from nowhere.
He’s definitely a scary fella the stuff of nightmares
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Hi Windsmoke,
I agree, I think you would have a few nightmares after something like that flew past your face.
Hey Mags – for some reason, the 40lber didn’t want me t watch him on the video. I shall have to imagine it… No thanks!!!
Hi This Sydney Life,
I’m sorry you couldn’t see the video’s. It always makes me wonder why when things like that happen. Still I hope you enjoyed reading the bit of info on the barracuda.
Yikes – scary.
Hi blackwatertown,
Oh yes very scary, it would give you a bit of a shock.
WOW! This is incredible… I would have been shocked… Thanks dear Mags, love, nia
Hi Nia,
Not a great out fishing for these guys.
Oh meeeeeeee, oh myyyyyyyyyy – I’m pretty sure I just wet my pants!
Hi Laurie,
Just imagine being the poor guy that the barracuda flew by, and then discovering what it was.
Holy Spoiled Pants Batman! That was definitely a surprise addition to the boat.
Hi Frank,
Love your reference to Batman, good one.
I think the guy got lucky. That fish probably would have snapped his rod if he tried to land it.
Hi El Guapo,
Oh no doubt it would of done some damage if it was hooked.
One mean looking fish.
Another reason not to go fishing. Wow – scary!
Hi writingfeemail,
You just don’t know what is going to happen on these fishing trips, stuff of nightmares.
Whoa! Bad aim on the part of the barracuda. I imagine he would have preferred to have landed elsewhere.
Hi lolabees,
I’m sure the barracuda was not expecting to land where he did, it was definitely a “I should of looked before I leaped” moment.
I’ve never seen anything like this! It was exciting – ok, a little scary…
Hi megtraveling,
It was a bit of a jump moment when the fish come flying through the water, so unexpected.
Haha! I don’t know why but I thought the instant replays were funny. Of course, if it had happened to me in real life, I wouldn’t find it funny…at all.
Hi Bliss,
I totally agree, it was fun watching the fish go back and out again, just so incredibly fast.
I think I’ll stick with Koi; did you see my blog on the ones in our backyard pond? The most violent they ever get is during their mating ceremonies.
Hi Ronnie,
Yes I did see that post, and I am sure I commented on it as well, they did get violent.
That’s one way to get a fish in your boat. I had no idea they could jump like that. That fisherman sure does look surprised xx
Hi hotlyspiced,
He certainly was surprised and shocked to I think.
Fishing is not my cup of tea, the whole thing is too much for me. After watching this video I think I’m happy with my choice. Haha!
Hi A Gripping Life,
I think this video would make a lot wonder about fishing.
Hi Mags,
Good gracious I had no idea a fish could jump like that. What a nice surprise for the fisherman.
Hi dearrosie,
It is incredible isn’t it, and yes it would of been a surprise that is for sure.
Oh, wow! That is both cool and scary. Look at those sharp teeth. I wonder what would happen if it’s a Tiger Shark? Exciting post. Thanks.
Hi island traveler,
Very sharp teeth, the guy on the boat was very lucky it didn’t hit him in the face, those teeth are like needles, gives you a bit of a shiver.
Wow – that was scary! Glad I don’t go fishing!
Hi barb19,
It would make you think twice about going out in the open sea.
Now that was unexpected. I would have been freaking out. Yikes
Hi Selma,
Yes freaking is exactly what I think I would do as well.
I can’t imagine catching one of these fish! It was interesting seeing what I Barracuda looks like I have heard of them but I don’t think I’ve ever seen one. Thanks.
Hi starlaschat,
They are a dangerous fish to be around, their teeth are very sharp and are made for tearing their prey apart, not something you would like to came face to face with.
‘Looks like we’re gonna need a bigger boat!’ (Richard Dreyfuss: ‘Jaws’)
Hi Keith,
Love that quote.
Oh man that is one nasty fish!
Hi susielindau,
It certainly is very nasty.
I found myself singing this song in my kitchen. :+)
A great find.
Goodness me!
Hi dfb,
It would give you a bit of a shock having that fish flying over you.
Wow, that was quite something!
Hi adinparadise,
Not something you see everyday, or want to.
Now I see why Starla was singing “Barracuda” all morning. Nice post. It would be quite a rush to have it jump into the boat like that. They remind me of Northern Pike that we have in Montana.
Hi navarblog,
It certainly would be a rush, a bit of adrenaline pumping as well I assume.
I have seen videos of the Northern Pike, just amazing.
What a shock, to get that thing in the boad … presence of mind must be key there. The TEETH of that guy!!!
Hi reb,
The teeth are unreal aren’t they, can you even imagine if this fish got hold of you in some way, they are born to tear away flesh.
“WHOAAA!” to the first video, and I couldn’t get past the SEA TURTLE in the second!!!! SEA TURTLE! I saw a SEA TURTLE!
Hi AA,
And a very nice sea turtle as well.
YIKES! Keep away from those teeth!
However, if I’m trout fishing, I wouldn’t mind if a trout jumped right into my hands.
Hi Fergiemoto,
The teeth are very scary, not something you would like to be too close to.
Oh yes trout would be more than welcome.
Charming little creatures! They look prehistoric.
Hi Lady Marilyn,
They certainly do with those teeth.
Wow that would make you jump! Great videos!
Hi Michael,
It certainly would, he was lucky it missed his face.