The great barracuda, also known as ‘opelu mama or kaku, played a significant role in Hawaiian fishing traditions. Fishermen would work together with the kaku to find and net schools of ‘opelu. -- Maui ...

Are barracudas and other species actually exotic in certain parts of the country? Or are they just showing back up with cycling conditions? “Exotic,” according to its Oxford Dictionary definition, ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – What was supposed to be a fun day for a father-son fishing trip, resulted in a trip to the hospital after a 13-year-old boy encountered a Barracuda in Florida. "I was on the side of ...

SUSAN SCOTT courtesy Susan Scott A great barracuda cruises through Shark's Cove. Young barracudas often hang motionless near the surface, waiting for prey to swim within striking distance. The tilapia ...

(CBS) When it comes to enjoying the ocean, many of us worry about encountering a shark or a barracuda. But it seems that the long, sleek fish that punctured the lung of a Florida kayaker last Sunday ...