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Fish with human-like teeth caught off the coast of North Carolina's Outer Banks
The fish, identified as a sheephead or convict fish, are commonly found around the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the US. These omnivore fish use their teeth, like humans, to crush their prey
The pictures soon captured the imagination of people on the internet, with many users speculating about the type of fish in the photo. Others were freaked out by the peculiar features. The picture has garnered over 1,200 likes on social media and hundreds of comments.As per the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, sheepshead fish, also known as convict fish, are found near rocks, jetties, reefs, and even bridges. According to Scientific American, these fish are omnivores like human beings and use their teeth to crush their prey. Their diet comprises mostly crustaceans and shellfish. They use their human-like incisors to crush their food. They are commonly found around the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the US.This is not the first time when this species has gone viral. In February this year, a fisherman in Florida had caught a sheepshead fish and was puzzled by its dental features. The photos had created a buzz on social media even then.
First Published:Aug 05, 2021, 16:21:37 IST
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