Sharks, tuna, and goliath grouper have been known to feed on small adult barracuda. Juveniles likely fall prey to a variety of inshore predators.

Is it safe to swim with barracuda?

Some species of barracuda are reputed to be dangerous to swimmers. Barracudas are scavengers, and may mistake snorkellers for large predators, following them hoping to eat the remains of their prey. Swimmers have reported being bitten by barracudas, but such incidents are rare and possibly caused by poor visibility.

What animals do barracudas eat?

The barracuda's diet consists of different types of fish: groupers, anchovies, mullets, snappers and sometimes squids and crustaceans. Shiny objects attract the barracuda's attention. Because of that, they usually hunt fish with golden or silver scales.