International Underwater Spearfishing Association
World Record  
10.5 kg. ,   23.1 lbs.
Barracuda, Sawtooth    Sphyraena putnamae
Record Category: Men Speargun

Diver: Cris Dillon
Date: 11/28/2017
Location: SOUTH AFRICA


I was diving in Cape Vidal on some reef structure and after reaching the bottom in 15-20m the barracuda swam in to investigate. Initially I assumed it was a Pickhandle Barracuda and managed to place a good shot stoning the fish as it swam across my gun line. When i reached the surface and secured the fish i realised the fish might be a different species - possibly a sawtooth.

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