Large schools of this silvery baitfish are common at the surface at Gray's Reef . Cape Cod to Brazil. A densely schooling baitfish, it is common in the vicinity of Gray's Reef. Massachusetts to Brazil. Schools of hundreds to hundreds of thousands visible as dark patches at the surface.
Commercial harvest exceeds all other species in the U.S. North Carolina to Florida.
Known for its voracity, the jack-like bluefish is the only member of its family and is a prized gamefish. Nova Scotia to Argentina. It is often seen swimming shark-like in pairs or small groups near the surface at Gray's Reef. New Jersey to Brazil. Body elongate, flat adhesive disc on the top of the head, fleshy flap on the lower jaw, dark stripe along the sides.