Scientific name: Lactophrys triqueter
Size: Up to 11.8 inches
Color: white and black
Distinguishing feature: Triangular shape, brown to black stained with white, yellow fins
Where did we see it: Mexico
Scientific name: Lactophrys triqueter
Size: Up to 11.8 inches
Color: white and black
Distinguishing feature: Triangular shape, brown to black stained with white, yellow fins
Where did we see it: Mexico
This fish swims slowly, especially because propulsion is provided by the dorsal and anal fins. The caudal is used as a rudder.
On the other hand, it is very mobile and can easily sneak into different corals or rocks.
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.)
Mammals have a horizontal tail.
Fishes have a vertical fin.
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.
