This crocodile needlefish swam up to check me out one day when I was snorkeling. These are large fish and sometimes, when I see them, I mistake them for great barracudas. A somewhat disturbing fact about crocodile needlefish is that, if they become alarmed, particularly at night, they can turn on whoever has frightened them and drive their beak into that person. The wounds inflicted can be very serious and deaths have been recorded. Mostly though, when I’m snorkeling, they just cruise by and take a non-threatening look.
Graham's Island 
Wow, a scary looking fish with the strangest name!
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They’re actually not very scary. The light and the angle make it look scarier than it is. I’m not sure how they got that name, although they’re also known as houndfish.
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That’s interesting. 😊
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Never seen one of these before. Interesting. Very beautiful! Fast too if I read the body shape correctly. Great picture
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Yes, they can move pretty fast, but pretty much everything in the water is faster than me!
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They do have a scary name that’s for sure Graham
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I imagine seeing crocodile in any name would get the attention of Australians!
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Yikes!
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They’re really not anything to worry about. People visiting Hawaii should be more concerned about sunburn!
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Scary!
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They’re really not scary, but most things in the water have the ability to bite, sting, or something. 99% of the time, they don’t!
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I’m not sure who you’re reassuring here Graham, you or me.
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It must be you, I think. I’m not smart enough to be reassured!
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😎
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