I’ve mentioned before that great barracudas give me the willies more than sharks do. But the truth is, that while they look menacing, I’ve yet to see one being aggressive. The black fish in this photo wasn’t far from the barracuda, but was ignored by it as it swam by.
Even though they unnerve me, there are times when I just have to laugh. A couple of weeks ago I was snorkeling, puttering along as I looked around for things of interest, and I happened to look behind me. One of the very large barracudas was following me, about a body length behind. The instant I looked back, the barracuda turned away. It could have been a great photo, but I wasn’t ready for it and then the fish was gone. It was also a good illustration of the fact anything that might attack me in the water is highly likely to take me completely by surprise.
Barracudas will follow spear fishers in the water, hoping to snatch their catch, and I think because of this, they’ll follow anyone in the water in the hope that they might be in the fish acquisition business, too.
Graham's Island 
You tell yourself that, Graham, if it gives you comfort.
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It’s worked so far, that and my lucky steak necklace!
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So many tales of barracudas. I would take a wide berth too. I bet you had a WTF moment not knowing it was behind you
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I’ve had that that feeling on several occasions, but this one I just laughed, in part because of how it had sneaked up on me, and in part because of how it turned away with a sort of ‘who me?’ look.
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lol
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I can imagine it quite vividly! Sneaky barracudas, always looking for an easy snack!
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They look like acquiring a meal would be no problem for them, but maybe they’re lazy!
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Lazy and smart, great combo!
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