On the coast where I snorkel, there’s a spot known locally as Viper Rock. This is where a very large Viper Moray Eel used to reside in a recess in the rock. I haven’t seen him lately, but it’s also a good spot for a variety of fish so I go down there regularly.
On this day, I approached the rock from the shore side and noticed these Whitebar Surgeonfishes swimming by. Then I noticed the Great Barracuda that can be seen in the background against the edge of the farther rocky outcropping. A few moments later I saw another one, and then a third.
It appeared that the barracuda ohana that frequents that area was around in force. Rather than cross to the other side of the ridge by Viper Rock, where the barracudas were, I returned the way I came. A couple of barracudas looked like they might follow, but quickly lost interest. Their interest in people appears to be related solely to the possibility that those people will snag some fish which the barracudas will then hope to steal.
Graham's Island 
I would love to go snorkeling there too!
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It’s a good place for it.
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That would be my greatest fear with diving- predator fish! And yes, I know they’re more afraid of us, for the most part, lol
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I know what you mean, but it’s way more dangerous getting in a car and driving somewhere.
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I guess it’s what you become comfortable with. I envy you the freedom to swim in such beautiful waters.
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When I first moved here, I’d encounter new creatures, including the barracudas, and be off like a shot! Over time, I learned that most everything is not a problem so long as one doesn’t do anything silly.
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Respect them and hopefully, they’ll respect you back 🙂
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