The barracuda also known as "Pikuditu" in Papiamenru, is a large predatory fish found in subtropical oceans around the world. Adult individuals are usually around 1 meter in length, although they can grow up to 2 meters long. They are fast swimmers and can reach impressive speeds up to 43 km/h, which gives them an advantage when hunting. It’s a common visitor of Bonaire’s reefs, although larger individuals prefer the open sea. They are known for their threatening appearance as they often swim with their mouth slightly open, exposing their razor-sharp teeth. This has caused a lot of false beliefs and legends surrounding the barracuda. In reality, there is very little to worry about as they would never attack something bigger than themselves.
