A Florida great barracuda, with its mouth open showing its long, sharp teeth. (Photo by ryangrzelak/Shutterstock.com)
December 05, 2025
By David A. Brown
The Sunshine State’s ichthyological diversity includes several species well equipped with sharp teeth. These mouth weapons mainly serve the various feeding styles, but consider this uncomfortable truth: any fish can and will bite you when given motive and opportunity.
The danger is real when saltwater fishing in Florida, but don’t let this painful potential dissuade you from enjoying the sport. Safety starts with recognizing the species most likely to lacerate and simply learning how to avoid such mishaps.
Here’s a look at the toothy fish anglers commonly...
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