The fish's front teeth are even coated with enamel, like the human incisors they resemble. Anglers can find sheepshead fish swimming near the Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to Brazil. Despite being caught for sport, they are edible.

Are there any fish with human-like teeth?

A fish with human-like teeth has been caught in the United States. A photo of the fish was shared on Facebook this week by Jennette's Pier, a fishing destination in Nag's Head, North Carolina. It was identified as a sheepshead fish, which has several rows of molars for crushing prey.

Do fish have true teeth?

In many reptiles and fish, teeth are attached to the palate or to the floor of the mouth, forming additional rows inside those on the jaws proper. ... While not true teeth in the usual sense, the dermal denticles of sharks are almost identical in structure and are likely to have the same evolutionary origin.