Moray Eels

Feared by divers, mainly because they may lunge unexpectedly from rocky caverns, moray eels are actually quite shy and secretive fish. But they can also deliver a powerful bite.

A number of species of moray eels inhabit the world’s coral reefs, where they usually hide away in small, narrow crevices. They are very adaptable, and so they will often colonize wrecks, too. These provide plenty of hiding places from where they can suddenly emerge to seize unsuspecting prey. Moray eels usually hunt for their prey at night. They have large mouths equipped with fearsome teeth, and they also have additional