Rock Gunnel
Pholis gunnellus
Size
to 12"
Description:
Very slippery, hence the name. Found in coastal waters and inlets, near shore.
Galeocerdo cuvier
Size:
to 24 ft
Habitat:
open ocean, also enters rivers and bays at night
Notes:
extremely dangerous
The serrated teeth are designed for sawing chunks from large prey items
If you are going to worry about a shark, let it be this one. Tiger Sharks are big, bold and inquisitive, and frequently come close inshore. They are also remarkably undiscriminating in their eating habits, which makes them even more likely to attack a swimmer, or anything for that matter.
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