Word: barracuda
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...immense claws are enough of a deterrence. Farther down, giant sea turtles graze on the marine foliage, and manta rays the size of tabletops pass below. At 30 meters the narrow, vertical frame of a two meter-long napoleon wrasse slices through the water in search of prey, while barracuda, flashing their vicious teeth, swim by alongside the occasional eel. Each successive layer of marine life draws the diver deeper. The only risk: running out of air before you get to see everything...
...over an open fire. Our days were spent exploring the island both above and below water. There's an extensive coral reef on the sheltered southwestern side, with a healthy population of reef fish and some larger predators such as sharks (mainly black and white tips), stingrays, turtles and barracuda. We also found two sea eagles nesting in a strangler fig in the interior of the island...
...word barracuda, and people say, 'What?' Say the word shark, and you've got panic on the Fourth of July." So spoke the fictional mayor of Amity Island in the hit movie Jaws. Just in time for the summer blockbuster's 25th anniversary, an increase in shark attacks along the nation's southern beaches is bringing back the movie's memorable teaser: "Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water..." So far this year in Florida, 21 people have been bitten--on track to surpass the 25 attacks in 1999. Recent victims include a surfer...
...diabolical in its cunning, maniacal in its rage, unpredictable in its habits. It is the most awesome of all freshwater fish, a creature that captures the imagination, fires the spirit, and - alas - breaks the hearts of fishermen by the thousands." It's got mean little teeth, like a barracuda - or, to take some of the drama out of it, like a Jack Russell terrier. Bring a big one into the boat and you feel as if you have landed an alligator with a good tailor...
...Wildest Dreams - Moody Blues 2. The Flame - Cheap Trick 3. Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly 4. Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison 5. Dust in the Wind - Kansas 6. Barracuda - Heart 7. Money - Pink Floyd 8. D'yer Maker - Led Zeppelin 9. Stop Dragging my Heart Around - Stevie Nicks 10. Werewolves of London - Warren Zevon...