Barracuda Fossils

Barracuda have two sets of razor-sharp teeth that can slice its prey into pieces. These dagger-like teeth can be found as fossils, on many Florida Beaches, in Miocene deposits of 8-10 Million Years old. It also can be discovered in Florida fossil deposits from as early as the Eocene Period to as late as the Pleistocene Period.

They like to hang-out in near shore coral reefs, sea grasses and mangroves. They are at times a solitary hunter lying motionless one moment and blazing at speeds up to 27 mph (43 km/h) the next, to attack fish. Its long slender body gives it maneuverability among the coral.

They have a large swim bladder that helps them maintain water depth balance.