Barracuda (Sphyraena) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving

Barracuda

There are 28 species of Barracuda (Sphyraena) and all are predators that often swim in large groups. They have lots of sharp teeth and they rely on quick bursts of speed to catch prey.

Barracuda Sphyraena
Scientific Rank
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata (Chordates)
Class:Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes (Perch-Like Fish)
Family:Sphyraenidae (Sphyraenidae)
Genus:Sphyraena (Sphyraena)
Species:Sphyraena
Size
Average Size:50 centimetres - 1.6 metres

No Troubles Just Bubbles divers who recently spotted Barracuda

(119) - No Troubles Just Bubbles divers have spotted Barracuda on a liveaboard trip - showing the 8 most recent

Kian
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Liveaboard: MV Koon9
Destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
When: Apr 2026
Craig
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Liveaboard: MV Manta Queen 2
Destinations: Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Apr 2026
Jonathan
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Liveaboard: MV Koon9
Destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Apr 2026
Ventan
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Liveaboard: Similan Quest
Destinations: Koh Bon, Similan Islands
When: Mar 2026
Zoe
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Liveaboard: MV Koon9
Destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Mar 2026
Jannike
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Liveaboard: MV Manta Queen 7
Destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Mar 2026
Katelyn
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Liveaboard: Seatopia
Destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Boonsung Wreck, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2026
Toni
Spotted in: Maldives Maldives
Destinations: Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll
When: Feb 2026

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