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Great barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Depthbetween 0 and 30 m
Habitatreef
DifficultyMedium

The Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents reef and is found between 0 and 30 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is curious, it approaches the diver, which shapes how to approach it.

It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 4 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.

Behaviour: curious, it approaches the diver.

Minimum size

We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.

Where to catch it

Other names

Picuda (es) · Barracuda (pt) · Barracuda (fr)

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum legal size for Great barracuda?

We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.

At what depth is Great barracuda found?

Usually between 0 and 30 m, mostly over reef.

Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?

Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also curious, it approaches the diver. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.

Log it in Apnaut

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