Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2015

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Sighting evidence at USS Tarpon, North Carolina

Solitary great barracuda hover like sentinels at the bow and stern of the Tarpon, motionless except for the slow fanning of their tails. They use wrecks as ambush stations, positioning themselves to intercept baitfish drawn to the structure. Their distinctive iridescent flanks and streamlined silhouette make them one of the most dramatic encounters on this wreck.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Great Barracuda is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Great Barracuda

Evidence at this site

Also seen at other sites