This ugly mug belongs to the Wolf-eel. Although you couldn't tell by looking at it, these creatures are actually quite friendly. They can often be spotted peering out of the many crevices and holes in popular local dive sites along the Pacific Northwest shore. When lured out of there dens in search of their favorite food (Sea Urchins), this freaky looking fish is a sight to behold, growing to a maximum length of 8’. While not a true eel (eels have no pectoral fins), wolfies are actually a fish with an elongated body and are referred to by scientists as a “wolf-fish”.
Type: Fish
Diet: Carnivore; diet consists of crustaceans, sea urchins, mussels, and clams
Size: Up to 8 feet, 6.5 feet on average
Weight: Up to 42 lbs. on average
Did you know? Contrary to their fearsome appearances, wolf-eels are not aggressive, but very shy and docile towards humans, and harmless unless provoked.
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