Goliath grouper are relatively long-lived, with a maximum known age to be at least 37 years old. However, some scientists estimate that these fish may have the ability to live over 50 or even 100 years.

Can a grouper eat a human?

In fact, many people familiar with them call the fish “gentle giants.” It's still smart to stay away from fully grown goliath groupers. They could eat a person if they wanted to! However, in general, it's the fish that are threatened by humans, not the other way around.

How big do groupers get?

The Atlantic goliath grouper can grow to lengths of 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) and weigh up to 363 kilograms (800 pounds).