Scientific name: Remora remora
Size: Up to 36 inches
Color: Silver
Distinguishing feature: A black band surrounded by white from the eye to the pectoral fin
Where did we see it: Thailand, French polynesia, Mexico, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat, Egypt
Scientific name: Remora remora
Size: Up to 36 inches
Color: Silver
Distinguishing feature: A black band surrounded by white from the eye to the pectoral fin
Where did we see it: Thailand, French polynesia, Mexico, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat, Egypt
This fish uses its fastener located above its head to attach itself to larger individuals. This allows him to feed on the remains of these animals.
The remora is also able to hunt alone in the blue.
Some sharks can stay motionless on the sand (white tips reef sharks, nurse sharks, etc.).
These sharks don't have to swim to bring oxygen to their gills like other sharks (grey, hammerheads tc.)
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!
We can hear the bull shark is very dangerous because of attacks near La Réunion island.
However, tens of them are living at 600 feet from the famous beach of Playa Del Carmen in Mexico. And there are no attacks.