Hawai'i's Marine Life - Maui Ocean Center

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HAWAI‘I’S MARINE LIFE

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Devil Scorpionfish

The devil scorpionfish presents venomous spines down their backs and colorful pectoral fins to warn others of danger. Their yellow...
Scorpionfishes are named for the venomous fin spines found on many of these species.

Hawaiian Spotted Eagle Ray, Bonnet Ray, Duck Bill Ray

The Hawaiian spotted eagle ray is also known as the bonnet ray, duck bill ray, or spotted duck billed ray,...
The Hawaiian spotted eagle ray is also known as the bonnet ray, duck bill ray, or spotted duck billed ray.

Conger and Garden Eels

Conger eels have a nearly cylindrical body (which becomes compressed posteriorly), very well-developed pectoral fins, and a fairly large gill...
Conger eels have a nearly cylindrical body, very well-developed pectoral fins, and a fairly large gill opening on the lower half of the body.

Giant Trevally

The jacks, or trevally, are a family of strong-swimming predators frequently seen at drop-offs or near reefs. Usually silvery in...
Jacks can grow to over five feet in length, and records have shown them weighing in at close to 200 pounds.

Gray Reef Shark

The gray reef shark is commonly found in coastal regions in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, near reefs neighboring oceanic...
The gray reef shark is commonly found in coastal regions in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, near reefs neighboring oceanic waters.

Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

Found both in coastal and pelagic regions in all oceans of the world, the hammerhead shark is by far one...
Found both in coastal and pelagic regions in all oceans of the world, the hammerhead shark one of the most unique and distinct sharks in our oceans today.

Moray Eel

Seeing a moray eel while snorkeling or diving can be an exhilarating experience. With rows of sharp, dangerous teeth and...
With rows of sharp teeth and a snake-like body, the sometimes shy moray eels are one of the coral reefs’ most effective predators.

Sandbar Shark

Found in all oceans of the world, sandbar sharks are most common in deep coastal waters. This species has been...
The sandbar shark is light gray or tan in coloration with white on its side. Lacking distinct markings, its tall dorsal fin is a distinguishing characteristic.

Tiger Shark

Tiger sharks are common in coastal waters worldwide in tropical and temperate waters. They have a distinct, broadly rounded snout...
Tiger sharks are common in coastal waters worldwide in tropical and temperate waters. They have a distinct, broadly rounded snout and serrated teeth.
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