Can a barracuda kill a human?
07.06.2025 02:14
Barracudas are naturally curious and hunt by sight, so they may approach divers or spear fishers, mistaking their equipment for fish. For example, a barracuda may see a diver's knife or jewelry as a shiny fish. To reduce the risk of a bite, you can remove jewelry and avoid murky water. You can also wear non-reflective clothing when scuba diving
Fatalities from barracuda attacks are rare. In 1947, a death off Key West was attributed to a barracuda, followed by another case off the coast of North Carolina in 1957. A well-documented barracuda attack occurred on a free diver off Pompano Beach, Florida in 1960.