Western coast of the Atlantic from Massachusetts to Argentina, often in open waters. Prefer shady areas such as bays and among wreckage or debris.
Cobia are very streamlined, with a flat head.
Cobia are not strong swimmers. They are large fish with heavy bodies, and often swim with their pectoral fins extended and stiff in appearance. Related to remoras, and often swim near sharks tails. Cobia are opportunistic feeders, scavenging off of sharks leftovers as they swim in the wake of the shark. Jacks are primarily found hunting near coral reefs.