The wolf eel, Anarrhichthys ocellatus, is superficially eel-like fish that feeds on crustaceans, sea urchins, mussels, clams and some fishes, crushing

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• Dimensions: 4288 x 2848 px | 36.3 x 24.1 cm | 14.3 x 9.5 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 29 November 2013
• Location: Sund Rock Conservation Area, Hoodsport, United States

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The wolf eel, Anarrhichthys ocellatus, is superficially eel-like fish that feeds on crustaceans, sea urchins, mussels, clams and some fishes, crushing them with its strong jaws. It can grow to be 203 cm, 18.6 kg, and is found on both sides of the northern Pacific Ocean. The wolf eel makes its home on rocky reefs or stony bottom shelves from shallow to moderate depths, living in a crevice, den or lair in the rocks usually for about 25 years. Mature wolf eels are curious and friendly and are rarely aggressive, however are capable of inflicting painful bites on humans.