Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Also known as: CudaGreat Cuda
BenthicShore
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
—
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Findr bio
All teeth and torque — I sit motionless in the shallows until something flashes, then I'm gone before you've registered the take.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reefWeedlineShallow waterCurrent edge
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSpinnersSurface lures
Effective techniques
SpinningTrollingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDusk
I can hit 40mph in a strike — the fastest acceleration of almost any inshore predator. Check local advice before eating me: reef populations can carry ciguatoxin.