Wolf Eel
Although they look terrifying, this isn’t an eel at all. While they are nicknamed wolf eels, they are not true eels but rather long, slim fish. The one in this photograph is considered young and petite. Young wolf eels have a red brick-like appearance (as shown in the photo), and as they age, their colors fade to shades of grays and browns. A fully mature wolf eel may reach eight feet in length and has 200 spinal vertebrae. These fish are located in the north Pacific and are known to be gentle, slow-moving, and frequently quite friendly with divers.
Wolf Eel
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