Species guide
How to catch Live sharksucker
Echeneis naucrates
The live sharksucker is a unique fish known for attaching itself to larger marine animals like sharks, rays, and turtles. It has an elongated body and can grow up to 110 cm long. This species is often seen in warm, shallow coastal waters and coral reefs, where it sometimes free-swims or hitches rides on hosts.
Where they live
Found in warm brackish and saltwater environments including the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. Common near coasts, coral reefs, and in shallow waters down to 85 meters depth.
Typical size
Up to about 110 cm
What they eat
- parasites and skin debris from host animals
Best baits
- small pieces of fish
- shrimp
Best lures
- small soft plastic lures
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting near reefs and hosts
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